Riyaz Khan

Riyaz Khan, born on September 9, 1972, right in the heart of Kochi, Kerala—honestly, the guy’s been around the block in Indian cinema. You might've caught him flexing his acting chops in everything from intense dramas to straight-up action flicks, and trust me, he’s hard to miss. Yeah, he’s that dude from Ghajini (2008)—the one that everyone talks about, and, of course, he snagged a solid role in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan (2022). That’s not the end of the list; he’s also in Power of Women (2005) and a whole mess of other movies across different languages—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, you name it. Guy’s almost like a chameleon, blending into whatever character the script throws at him, whether it’s the brooding villain or the supportive friend. Off-screen? He’s married to Uma Riyaz Khan (another familiar face if you’re into South Indian cinema), and together they’re raising two kids—kind of a power couple, honestly. You don’t hear much drama about them; they tend to keep their family life pretty chill compared to the usual celebrity circus. Riyaz isn’t just about acting—he’s done his fair share of TV serials and reality shows too, making him pretty much a household name in the South. The work ethic’s obvious, and he brings this solid, no-nonsense vibe to every role. If you’re flipping channels and spot him, you know you’re in for something watchable, if not totally gripping.