Mawaan Rizwan

Mawaan Rizwan

32 · Born: Aug 18, 1992

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 18, 1992 Pakistan
Parents
  • Shahnaz Rizwan
Relatives
  • Nabhaan Rizwan (Sibling)

Biography

Mawaan is a BAFTA-winning actor who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry through his versatility and talent. He is the star, writer, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed BBC series, Juice, which has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. The show is set to release its second series in Autumn 2025, offering fans a highly anticipated return to the world of Juice.

In addition to his work on Juice, Mawaan has also appeared in several notable projects. He starred in Mark Gatiss' Ghost Stories, showcasing his range as an actor. Furthermore, he was part of the cast of HBO's Two Weeks to Live alongside the talented Maisie Williams. His writing credit on Netflix's Sex Education has earned him a prestigious spot on Forbes' 30 under 30 list, a testament to his impressive skills as a writer.

As a comedian, Mawaan has made a name for himself through his appearances on popular shows such as Taskmaster and Live at the Apollo. His live performances of his songs, including "Mango" and "Are You Checking Me Out or Are You Just a Racist?", have both gone viral, demonstrating his ability to connect with audiences and create memorable moments.

Career

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2025
Blackout
Blackout as Reuben
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2024
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{"id":280826,"title":"Doctor Who: Destination - Skaro","year":"2023","character":"Mr Castavillian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-who-destination-skaro","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_280826.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_280826.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
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Juice
Juice as Jamma
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2020
Two Weeks to Live
Two Weeks to Live as Nicky Malik
{"id":135853,"title":"Benjamin","year":"2019","character":"Dhani","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/benjamin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4hnqjt0n9cb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4hnqjt0n9cb0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Benjamin
Benjamin as Dhani
{"id":103831798,"title":"Next of Kin","year":2018,"character":"Omar Shirani","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/next-of-kin","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831798.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831798.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Next of Kin
Next of Kin as Omar Shirani
{"id":114185,"title":"Carnage","year":"2017","character":"Freddy Javashankar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carnage-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_114185.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_114185.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Carnage
Carnage as Freddy Javashankar
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{"id":101710,"title":"Murdered by My Father","year":"2016","character":"Imi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murdered-by-my-father","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101710.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101710.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":110146,"title":"The Darkest Dawn","year":"2016","character":"Ricky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-darkest-dawn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_110146.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_110146.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":11537,"title":"Ashens and the Quest for the Gamechild","year":"2013","character":"Iqbal \/ Mother Iqbal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ashens-and-the-quest-for-the-gamechild","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11537.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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2023
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2022
{"id":103844476,"title":"Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club","year":2020,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/jonathan-ross-comedy-club","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103844476.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103844476.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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{"id":126447,"title":"How Gay Is Pakistan?","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-gay-is-pakistan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126447.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126447.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
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2023
Juice
Juice as Creator, Writer