Riaz returns to television

Renowned actor Riaz is set to star in a one-hour Eid special tele-fiction, "Bhai Boroi Premik Purush", opposite actor Sarika. Currently, shooting for the project is underway at Old Dhaka. Riaz will be playing the role of Majnu, an Old Dhaka resident who falls in love and gets his heart broken quite easily. The tele-fiction is directed by SA Haque Alik.

Riaz will also be seen in Shyam Benegal's Bangabandhu biopic. He has completed his shoot in India for this film. His other upcoming film, Dipankar Dipon's "Operation Sundarban", is awaiting theatrical release.

In April of this year, the actor was diagnosed with Covid-19 twice in a row. Now, he is completely healthy.

"I want to be involved with innovative projects, so that I can enjoy my own work. At the same time, I want to offer something new to the audience with every endeavour," shares Riaz.