Rizabawa (24 September 1966 – 13 September 2021) was an Indian actor who works predomiantly 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. Early life Career 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 and also tested positive for Covid-19. Awards Kerala State Film Awards 2010 – Best Dubbing Artist: – Karmayogi Filmography Films Professor Dinkan (2023) Not Released Mahaveeryar (2022) Lal Jose (2022) One (2021) Aarodum Parayathe (2019) Velakkaariyaayirunthalum Neeyen Mohavalli (2018) Pranayatheertham (2018) Stethoscope (2017) Tharakangale Sakshi (2015) Kohinoor (2015) John Honai (2015) Nirnnayakam (2015) Asha Black (2014) Zachariayude Garbhinikal (2013) Ente (2013) Mizhi (2013) Paisa Paisa (2013) Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013) Avanthipuram 2013 ( Telugu ) Police Maman (2013) Village Guys (2013) Aakashanagaram (2013) Veendum Kannur (2012) The Hitlist (2012) Track (2012) Simhasanam (2012) Vaidooryam (2012) .... Shekharan Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012) Sthalam (2012) Karmayogi (2012) The King & The Commissioner (2012) Ponnu Kondoru Aalroopam (2011) Swargam 9 km (2011) Sahasram (2010) Chaverpada (2010) Pokkiri Raja (2010) as Home Minister Kumaran Avan (2010) as Avan 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) Cameo Thirunakkara Perumal (2009) Duplicate (2009) as Mahendran Thampi Ali Imran (2009) Twenty 20 (2008) Photo Archieve Sound of Boot (2008) as Abdul Sathar College Kumaran (2008) as Vikraman Mulla (2008) as Venu Paradesi (2007) Nasrani (2007) as Eappachan Nagaram (2007) as Enashu Vakkeel Kichamani MBA (2007) Bharathan Effect (2007) Hallo (2007) as Dinu Bhai Romeoo (2007) as Ramanathan Vadakkum Nathan (2006) as Shankarankutty Kisan (Ilakal Pacha Pookkal Manja) (2006) as Balarama Varma Balaram Vs Tharadas (2006) Kaasu (2006; Tamil) Mahasamudram (2006)