Acting
Oct 13, 1997
Riyas Salim
Acting
Biography
Indian social media personality best known for being the second runner-up on season 4 of the reality show, Bigg Boss in 2022. He won the public's heart on the show when he stood up to homophobic taunts from other cast members. He has over 250,000 subscribers to his eponymous YouTube channel, Riyas salim. Before fame He has been posting to YouTube since 2021, quickly gaining a following for his videos about queering traditionally masculine or feminine spaces, like the beauty industry. He was invited onto Big Boss for season 4 in 2022. Trivia His YouTube channel has gained popularity for speaking out in support of LGBTQIA rights, and making videos decrying misogyny, talking about being gender queer, and posting makeup tutorials. He also posts food tutorials, day in the life vlogs, and covers of songs he likes. Family life He grew up in Velichikala, India, facing a lot of bullying from his peers as a child. He has posted photos with his parents to social media. Associated with He often posts Instagram reels to popular songs, like "Anxiety" by Doechii.
Television & Series (2)
Bigg Boss Agnipariksha is a Malayalam reality television spin-off that airs on JioHotstar as a prequel to Bigg Boss Malayalam. The series follows a group of 40 ordinary contestants who face physical, mental and social challenges to earn a coveted spot inside the Bigg Boss Malayalam house. Throughout the competition, the contestants are tested on their resilience, teamwork, leadership, adaptability and decision-making under pressure. Each challenge forces them to prove their personality, determination and ability to handle the intense environment associated with the Bigg Boss format. As the competition progresses, only the strongest and most deserving participants will get the chance to become official contestants in the upcoming season of Bigg Boss Malayalam.
Bigg Boss Malayalam: Agnipareeksha
The Malayalam version of the reality show where a number of contestants (known as "housemates") live in a purpose-built house and are isolated from the rest of the world. Each week, housemates nominate two of their fellow housemates for eviction, and the housemates who receive the most nominations faces a public vote out.