After winning his first Academy Award this year, it's a good time to look at Riz Ahmed's stunning career so far.
While the controversy at this year’s Oscars may have dominated the headlines, several talented actors and filmmakers earned their first-ever Academy Awards — including one star from the UK, Riz Ahmed.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Zed in Mogul Mowgli Nominated for a BAFTA, Mogul Mowgli tells the story of a British Pakistani rapper who, on the cusp of a big break in his career, is struck down by a life-changing illness. As a rapper himself, Ahmed really forms the life and soul of this film, playing Zed, the film’s protagonist. In addition to the storyline about Zed’s new diagnosis of a degenerative disease, the film is also a thoughtful commentary on cultural values and traditions.
Ahmed plays a metal drummer, Ruben Stone, who is focusing on his sobriety by throwing himself into his musical interests — until he suddenly begins to experience hearing loss. The drama is centered around Ruben’s recovery from addiction, as well as how he comes to terms with his hearing imparity. Ahmed’s performance is multi-layered and nuanced, where the use of American Sign Language seems to have the effect of amplifying his emotional expressiveness.
Ahmed plays Rick with just the right level of subtlety, allowing for intrigue to build as we see Lou and Rick’s relationship play out over time. As Lou becomes increasingly obsessed over obtaining leading footage of any crime scene, Rick becomes more aware of how far Lou will really go, blurring the line between observer and participant for better shots that will sell for more.
As the ringleader of the group, though, Ahmed plays the serious-faced terrorist wannabe with just the right level of satirical quality that fits in with Morris’s comedy style. He is often seen presenting the funniest one-liners to the rest of the group with a deadpan face, coming into his own as a mixed-Yorkshire-accented incompetent fundamentalist who really presents no threat whatsoever.
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