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{{Short description|Indian actor, story writer, and lyricist}}
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{{Indian name|Riaz|M T known as Riaz Pathan}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Riaz M. T.
| image =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1973|05|06}}
| birth_place = [[Alappuzha, Kerala]], India
| occupation = {{hlist | Film actor | story writer | social worker | human rights worker }}
| yearsactive = 2013–present
| awards =
| website = {{URL|www.riazmt.com/}}
}}

'''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 cinema|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 cinema|Malayalam films]] including ''[[Onnum Onnum Moonu (film)|Onnum Onnum Moonu]]'', '' Dust Bin'', ''Deadline'', ''Mughapadangal'', ''[[Clint (film)|Clint]]'', ''[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018 film)|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 of India|cinema]].

== Early life ==
Riaz M T was born on 6 May 1973 in [[Alappuzha|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 [[Sanatana Dharma College|S. D. College, Alappuzha]].

==Career==

===Malayalam cinema===

Riaz made his debut in Krishnjith S Vijayan's [Flat No.4B] in 2012.<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web |title=Flat No4B review. Flat No4B Malayalam movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/flat-no4b-malayalam-movie-review-17427.html |accessdate=20 December 2015 |work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref><ref name="manoramaonline3">{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/actor-riyaz-upcoming-movie.html |title=റിയാസിന് കൈനിറയെ ചിത്രങ്ങൾ |publisher=manoramaonline.com |accessdate=25 December 2015}}</ref>

Riaz's Second Movie released was Onnum Onnum Moonu, released in 2015.<ref name="kerala9.com">{{cite web |title=Onnum Onnum Moonu Movie Preview, Cast, Crew, Events, Trailer, Wallpapers |url=http://www.kerala9.com/movie/onnum-onnum-moonu |accessdate=20 December 2015 |publisher=kerala9.com}}</ref><ref name="nanaonline.in">{{cite web |title=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 |url=http://www.nanaonline.in/cinema-gallery/736/onnum-onnum-moonu-malayalam-film |accessdate=20 December 2015 |publisher=nanaonline.in |archive-date=9 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809163304/http://www.nanaonline.in/cinema-gallery/736/onnum-onnum-moonu-malayalam-film |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="newindianexpress.com">{{cite web |title='Balyakalasakhi' Wins Adoor Bhasi Award – The New Indian Express |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Balyakalasakhi-Wins-Adoor-Bhasi-Award/2014/05/10/article2216014.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222112848/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Balyakalasakhi-Wins-Adoor-Bhasi-Award/2014/05/10/article2216014.ece |archive-date=22 December 2015 |accessdate=20 December 2015 |publisher=newindianexpress.com}}</ref><ref name="spicyonion">{{cite web |url=http://spicyonion.com/person/riyas-mt-movies-list |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920114107/http://spicyonion.com/person/riyas-mt-movies-list/ |archive-date=20 September 2014 |url-status=usurped |title=Complete List of Actor Riyas M.T Movies | Riyas M.T Filmography |accessdate=20 December 2015 }}</ref>

==Filmography==

===As actor===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
! 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 (2017 film)|Clint]]'' || Hero Friend || [[Hari Kumar (director)|Harikumar]] || [[Malayalam]]
|-
| 2018 || ''Dust Bin''|| Jeeva || [[Madhu Thathampally]] || [[Malayalam]]
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018 film)|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]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2023 |title=South Duo Biju Sopanam And Shivani Menon-starrer Rani Set To Hit Theatres Soon |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/south-duo-biju-sopanam-and-shivani-menon-starrer-rani-set-to-hit-theatres-soon-8576276.html |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2025 || {{Pending film|Sathaan|align=center}}
|Tony || [[Krishnajith S Vijayan]] || [[Malayalam]]
|
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|}

===As a story writer===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
! No. !! Year !! Film !! Language !! Participation
|-
| 1 || | 2013 || ''Flat No.4B (film)<ref name="manoramaonline.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/2017/03/22/the-deaf-malayalam-movie-poster.html |title=വാക്കുകളില്ലാത്ത ഒരു നിശബ്ദ ചിത്രം... manoramaonline.com |publisher=manoramaonline.com |accessdate=22 March 2017}}</ref>'' || [[Malayalam]] || Screenwriter
|-
| 2 || | 2019 || ''Baluvinte Itheehyam (film)'' || [[Malayalam]] || Story & Script
|
|-
| 3 || | 2021 || ''Pampadum Cholai (film)'' || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Story & Script
|}

===As a director===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
! No. !! Year !! Film !! Language
|-
| 1 || | 2019 || ''[[The Deaf ]](film)<ref name="manoramaonline.com"/>'' || [[No Language - No Human Voice]]
|-
| 2 || | 2019 || ''[[Baluvinte Ithihyam ]](film)'' || [[Malayalam]]
|}

===As a lyricist===
Riaz M T debuted as a Lyricist in ''Flat No.4B'' (2013) by writing the song of the film, "Iniyumeerananiyumo".

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
! 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===

Riaz M T done a main role in UAE National Day Album 2018

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
! 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===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
! No. !! Year !! Company
|-
| 1 || | 2017 || ''[[Sharekhan]]''
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Twitter}}
* {{facebook|riazmtactor}}

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Riaz M T}}
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Male actors from Alappuzha]]
[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema]]
[[Category:1973 births]]

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