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Niyas Backer

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is an Indian actor, mimicry artist, and occasional film director who works primarily in the Malayalam film and television industry.[1] He is best known for his portrayal of the character Koya in the long-running Malayalam television sitcom Marimayam.[2] Over the years, he has appeared in a wide range of Malayalam films, mainly in supporting and character roles, and has also directed a feature film.[3]

Early and personal life

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Muhammad Niyas hails from Kambalakkad in wayanad district, Kerala. He is the eldest son of Aboobacker, a theatre artist and actor, and the elder brother of the late Malayalam actor and mimicry artist who died in August 2025.[4]

In 2025, Backer publicly refused a viral social media claim that his late brother's family had received a ₹26 lakh insurance payout, stating the posted insurance card was fake and warning the public against spreading misinformation.[5]

Career

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Backer began his career as a mimicry artist and stage performer, participating in comedy shows and theatre programmes across Kerala.[6] He gradually transitioned to cinema, establishing himself as a dependable character actor in Malayalam films.[7]

Alongside film appearances, he gained widespread popularity on television through his role as Koya in Marimayam, a satirical sitcom broadcast on Mazhavil Manorama since 2011.[8] His performance in the series earned him recognition among television audiences.[9]

In 2013, Niyas made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film Vallatha Pahayan, in which he also acted.[10] The film marked his entry into filmmaking beyond acting. In 2014, he played the lead role in the film Manja, portraying the central character.[11]

Filmography

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Films

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YearFilmRoleNotes
1993Venkalam—[12]
1993Chamayam—[12]
1997Kudamattam—[12]
2001IshtamBabukuttan[12]
2003GramophoneLalappan[12]
2007Speed TrackTinu’s friend[12]
2012Jawan of VellimalaShibu[12]
2012Spanish MasalaAbduMimicry artist[12]
2012OrdinaryKPAC Chandran[12]
2012Run Baby Run—[12]
20133 DotsManoharan[12]
2013Vallatha PahayanKuruvillaDirector and actor[13]
2014PolytechnicMurugan[12]
2014ManjaJacksonLead role[14]
2014Mannar Mathai Speaking 2Cook Manjulan[12]
2017FukriVasantha Kumar[12]
2018QueenHead of Mechanical Dept.[12]
2019Oru Adaar LoveGadha’s father[12]
2019Porinju Mariam JoseVarkey[12]
2019Lonappante MamodeesaSimon[12]
2019Munthiri MonchanAniyachan[12]
2019Mask[12]
2024Panchayath JettyAliyan[15]
2024Vivekanandan ViralanuJayanCivil Police Officer[12]
2025Pravinkoodu ShappuCeylon Ramakrishnan[12]
2025Sarvam MayaClient[12]

References

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  1. ↑ "Niyas Backer on photos viral after daughter wedding". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  2. ↑ "Marimayam completes a decade on television". Manorama News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "Niyas Backer on directing Vallatha Pahayan". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "Niyas Backer denies LIC claim related to Kalabhavan Navas". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  5. ↑ "Kalabhavan Navas LIC claim is fake, says brother Niyas Backer". Times Now Malayalam. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  6. ↑ "Niyas Backer – Biography & Filmography". Filmibeat. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  7. ↑ "Niyas Backer – Filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "Marimayam completes a decade on television". Manorama News. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  9. ↑ "Niyas Backer on Marimayam". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "Vallatha Pahayan Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "Niyas Backer in Manja". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 "Niyas Backer – Biography & Filmography". Filmibeat.
  13. ↑ "Vallatha Pahayan Movie Review". The Times of India.
  14. ↑ "Niyas Backer in Manja". The Times of India.
  15. ↑ "Panchayath Jetty to hit theatres". News18.
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