Riaz M. T.
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 Riaz M. T in 2024 | |
| Born | 6 May 1973 Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2013–Present |
| Spouse |
Safeena Riaz (m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www |
Riaz Pathan (born 6 May 1973), credited mononymously as Riaz M T, is an Indian actor, story writer, lyricist, and businessman who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, with notable appearances in Kannada films as well. In a career spanning over a decade, Riaz has acted in several films and received acclaim for his performances, including the prestigious Adoor Bhasi Best Actor Award in 2014. Known for his unique style and character-driven roles, Riaz has carved a niche for himself in regional cinema.
Born in Alappuzha, Kerala, to P. V. Thajudeen and Nazeema H. B., Riaz completed his early education at Polabhagam J. B. School and pursued his high school studies at S. D. V. Boys High School, Alappuzha. He went on to complete his pre-degree and degree at S. D. College, Alappuzha.
Riaz made his acting debut with the Malayalam film Flat No. 4B (2013), directed by Krishnjith S. Vijayan, where he played the lead role. His performance in the film earned him the Adoor Bhasi Best Actor Award in 2014, establishing him as a promising actor in the Malayalam film industry. He later expanded his acting career into Kannada cinema with the 2020 film Gadiyara, directed by Prabhiq Mogavear.
Over the years, Riaz has contributed to a variety of Malayalam films including Onnum Onnum Moonu, Dust Bin, Deadline, Mughapadangal, Clint, Kayamkulam Kochunni, and Rani, showcasing his versatility as an actor and storyteller. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Riaz is also involved in business, balancing his entrepreneurial ventures with his passion for cinema.
Early life
[edit]Riaz M T was born on 6 May 1973 in Alappuzha, Kerala, to P. V. Thajudeen and Nazeema H. B. He began his education at Polabhagam J. B. School, located west of Mannath Junction in Poonthopu Ward, Alappuzha. He later attended S. D. V. Boys High School, Alappuzha, for his secondary education. Following high school, he completed his pre-degree and undergraduate studies at S. D. College, Alappuzha.
Career
[edit]Malayalam cinema
[edit]Riaz made his debut in Krishnjith S Vijayan's [Flat No.4B] in 2012.[1][2]
Riaz's Second Movie released was Onnum Onnum Moonu, released in 2015.[3][4][5][6]
Filmography
[edit]As actor
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Director | Language | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Flat No.4B | Reghu | Krishnajith S Vijayan | Malayalam | |||
| 2014 | Onnum onnum moonu | Alexander | Adbilash | Malayalam | |||
| 2017 | Eliyamma Chedathiyude Adyathe Christmas | No Name | Benny Ashamsa | Malayalam | |||
| 2017 | Clint | Hero Friend | Harikumar | Malayalam | |||
| 2018 | Dust Bin | Jeeva | Madhu Thathampally | Malayalam | |||
| 2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Bhrahmin | Roshan Andrews | Malayalam | |||
| 2020 | Gadiyara | Police Officer | Prabhik Mughaveer | Kannada | |||
| 2021 | Randam Pakuthi | Alex | Krishnajith S Vijayan | Malayalam | |||
| 2021 | Karuvu | Saithali | Sreeshma | Malayalam | |||
| 2021 | Dravida Rajakumaran | Baskaran | Sajeev Kilikulam | Malayalam | |||
| 2023 | Rani | Karyasthan | Nizamudheen Nazar | Malayalam[7] | |||
| 2025 | Sathaan † | Tony | Krishnajith S Vijayan | Malayalam |
As a story writer
[edit]| No. | Year | Film | Language | Participation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Flat No.4B (film)[8] | Malayalam | Screenwriter | |
| 2 | 2019 | Baluvinte Itheehyam (film) | Malayalam | Story & Script | |
| 3 | 2021 | Pampadum Cholai (film) | Tamil | Story & Script |
As a director
[edit]| No. | Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | The Deaf (film)[8] | No Language - No Human Voice |
| 2 | 2019 | Baluvinte Ithihyam (film) | Malayalam |
As a lyricist
[edit]Riaz M T debuted as a Lyricist in Flat No.4B (2013) by writing the song of the film, "Iniyumeerananiyumo".
| No. | Year | Song | Film | Singer | Language | Music | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | "Iniyumeeraniyumo" | Flat No.4B | G Venugopal | Malayalam | Nikhil Prabha | Featured in the title credits of the film |
| 2 | 2013 | "Arike O ennarike" | Flat No.4B | Remya Swaminathan | Malayalam | Nikhil Prabha | Featured in the title credits of the film |
UAE National Day Album 2018
[edit]Riaz M T done a main role in UAE National Day Album 2018
| No. | Year | Song | Director | Music Director | Singer | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | "UAE National Day Album 2018" | Ajmal | Eldho Mathew | Sulfi | Arabic | UAE National Day 2018 Album - 100 years of Shake Zayed |
As a model
[edit]| No. | Year | Company |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Sharekhan |
References
[edit]- ^ "Flat No4B review. Flat No4B Malayalam movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "റിയാസിന് കൈനിറയെ ചിത്രങ്ങൾ". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ^ "Onnum Onnum Moonu Movie Preview, Cast, Crew, Events, Trailer, Wallpapers". kerala9.com. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "Onnum Onnum Moonu Malayalam film | Photo Gallery Onnum Onnum Moonu Malayalam film | Image clips Onnum Onnum Moonu Malayalam film | Posters Onnum Onnum Moonu Malayalam film | Stills Onnum Onnum Moonu Malayalam film - Nana film magazine". nanaonline.in. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "'Balyakalasakhi' Wins Adoor Bhasi Award - The New Indian Express". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "Complete List of Actor Riyas M.T Movies | Riyas M.T Filmography". Archived from the original on 20 September 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "South Duo Biju Sopanam And Shivani Menon-starrer Rani Set To Hit Theatres Soon". News18. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ a b "വാക്കുകളില്ലാത്ത ഒരു നിശബ്ദ ചിത്രം... manoramaonline.com". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
External links
[edit]- Riaz M. T. on Twitter
- Riaz M. T. on Facebook
