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Bigg Boss 15: Who Is Dr Umar Riaz?

October 26, 2021 10:54 IST

He may not be as popular as the other Bigg Boss 15 contestants, but Umar Riaz is giving a tough competition to everyone on the show.

He's a doctor. He's a model. And now, he's a Bigg Boss contestant who is slowly winning hearts.

So what is Umar really like? Namrata Thakker takes a look at his Instagram account and finds out.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

Asim Riaz, Dr Umar Riaz's older brother, was a Bigg Boss 13 finalist.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

Born in Kashmir, Umar pursued an MBBS degree from the Government Medical College, Jammu.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

The 31 year- old was always interested in showbiz and tried his hand at modelling while practising medicine.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

Umar worked as a senior doctor at the Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in south Mumbai.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

Twinning with brother Asim for Eid.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

Umar has also done music videos, like Gunaah Karde with Bigg Boss 12 contestant Saba Khan.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

Umar's fan boy moment when he met You Know Who.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

Enjoying a Goan sunset'

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

Throwback to chilling with Jay Bhanushali, Mahhi Vij and Parag Tyagi during Bigg Boss 13.

Jay is currently competing with Umar in BB 15.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Umar Riaz/Instagram

With Ammi Shabnam Naz.

NAMRATA THAKKER