RIAZ loved by one and all
Renowned actor Riaz has been entertaining viewers through his brilliant performances in both film and television for years. He is the current Vice President of Bangladesh Film Artist Association, an initiative committed to serving professionals in the film industry. The versatile artiste opens up about what he has been up to in a conversation with The Daily Star.
How is the audience reacting to your recent tele-fictions?
Nowadays, people watch Eid programmes on YouTube quite a lot. One of my Eid tele-fictions titled Kolur Bolod 2 has 2.5 million views as of now. I have seen hundreds of comments on the video and most of the responses are positive, so I am really happy.
You have worked on a television commercial with Poppy for the first time. How was the experience?
Poppy and I have had a great time working on films together. Our first TV commercial has been directed by Redoan Rony and filmed in Savar. We had a lot of fun during the shoot.
You have given us plenty of hit movies. Why aren't you in films more often nowadays?
I will always be grateful to the film industry, because it is where I gained popularity initially. However, I want to stay selective about scripts and focus on quality over quantity.
You have a fantastic fan following. Tell us about some of your memorable experiences with fans.
I feel blessed that so many people like my work. Sometimes, when I am stuck in traffic jams, people approach me and talk to me. Even when I am filming abroad, I receive a lot of love from my fans living there as well.
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