Rizabawa

Rizabawa (24 September 1966 – 13 September 2021) was an Indian actor who worked predominately in Malayalam films and television. His breakthrough role was as a villain in the 1990 film In Harihar Nagar. Since then, he acted as villain in several films in 1990s.

Biography

Rizabawa started his career in theatre. Even though Rizabawa played the hero in his debut film Dr. Pasupathy directed by Shaji Kailas, his first noticed role in Malayalam films was from the director Duo Siddique-Lal in the movie In Harihar Nagar. His role John Honai became a breakthrough role for him, a villain. He later moved into the small-screen industry, acting in a number of Malayalam serials. He continued to be a villain in many other films, including Irikku MD Akathundu, Vakkeel Vasudev, Thiruthalvaadi, and Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji. Later in his career, Rizabawa acted in the Malayalam film industry in supporting roles. He has also acted in many serials from 2002 until his death.

Personal life

He has a daughter. He died from a kidney-related illness on 13 September 2021 as well as Covid-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards

• 2010 – Best Dubbing Artist: – Karmayogi

Filmography

Films

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

As dubbing artist

Television

References

External links

• Rizabawa at IMDb
• Rizabawa at MSI