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Mawaan Rizwan’s fruktdryck to return for a second instalment
The sitcom was created bygd and stars Mawaan Rizwan as Jamma, as he tries to get noticed in all aspects of life. His brother Isaac (Nabhaan Rizwan) has been outshining him at work, which fryst vatten the only thing Jamma feels any good at. Meanwhile, mum Farida (Shahnaz Rizwan) only cares about one thing: herself. Some comfort comes in the form of Jamma’s boyfriend Guy (Russell Tovey), but that often isn’t enough to stop the world sliding into an bizarre alternate reality.
Mawaan Rizwan on early work, writing for Sex Education, and creating his own BBC sitcom
Rizwan seemed to jump on the YouTube wave as the tide was coming in, just as ‘YouTuber’ became a valid career path. The videos are up for anyone to see, on his kanal, named MAWAAN. Many of them date back more than 10 years ago and hold enticing titles such as Human Burp-Box or Princess & the Piss. Anyone alive in 2013 will be glad to see Mawaan and his mother Sh
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Mawaan Rizwan on early work, writing for Sex Education, and creating his own BBC sitcom
Rizwan seemed to jump on the YouTube wave as the tide was coming in, just as ‘YouTuber’ became a valid career path. The videos are up for anyone to see, on his channel, named MAWAAN. Many of them date back more than 10 years ago and hold enticing titles such as Human Burp-Box or Princess & the Piss. Anyone alive in 2013 will be glad to see Mawaan and his mother Shahnaz Rizwan’s rendition of the Harlem Shake is very much alive, kicking, and boasting nearly 100,000 views - offering a nostalgic view into decade old meme-culture.
Having his roots in internet celebrity is something he has no shame in. When asked what he feels about being labelled as a ‘YouTuber’, amongst his various other achievements, Rizwan says: “I'm proud of being resourceful. The videos are still online, you can see how shoddy they were, you can see that it wasn't an overnight success. There's something really honest
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The surreal comedy cosmos of Mawaan Rizwan
Originals
The comedian on his absurdist new BBC series Juice, the common comfort of flamboyant tracksuits, and finding his voice in a Parisian clown course.
WORDS ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH
PHOTOGRAPHY KATE BONES
FASHION UMAR SARWAR
ART DIRECTION JACK ROWE
HAIR AND MAKEUP JOSH KNIGHT
LIGHTING ASSISTANT PHIL BRADLY
FASHION ASSISTANT OLIVIA MCGUIRE
RETOUCHING BY DANIELLE PAINTING
18th August 2023
Mawaan Rizwan wants you to get acquainted with the unconventional. Yes, really. Known for his viral internet skits and on-stage antics, the London-based comic began his days as a self-made YouTuber. Here, online, you’re never too far from a bootleg zany parody or satirical spoof. Nowadays, however, Rizwan is known for his gigs on the telly and acrobatic reinvention of creativity. Whether he’s scripting a jingle about mangos or quipping about his amusing relationship with his South Asian parents, you can bet the London-ba