# Young filmmaker celebrates the convenience store 'bossman' in British culture

> Rikaz Niyas' short film shows South Asian immigrant community's identity in UK through convenience store bossman.
- Title: Young filmmaker celebrates the convenience store 'bossman' in…
- Summary: Rikaz Niyas' short film shows South Asian immigrant community's identity in UK through convenience store bossman. Rikaz Niyas' short film Through Bossman's…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/originals/rikaz-niyas-british-arrows-bossman-film-120129-20261016
- Published: 2026-10-22T09:13:32.186+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rikaz niyas, through bossmans eyes, south asian, uk, convenience store, bossman, immigrant communities, racial discrimination, home office statistics, race equality foundation, merman, young arrows
## Rikaz Niyas' short film
Rikaz Niyas' short film Through Bossman's Eyes explores race, culture and identity through the lens of the local convenience store.
## Filmmaker's background
Rikaz grew up in Harrow, Northwest London, with his dad supplying corner shops across the UK.
## Film's inspiration
Rikaz recalls spending time at his dad's corner shops, seeing diverse people and struggling with cultural identity.
## Home Office statistics
Home Office reports show hate crime in UK increased by seven percent in past year, with racial discrimination rising fastest.
## Film's message
The film shows bossman facing discrimination after thugs spray-paint 'you don't belong here' on shop shutters.

> you don't belong here
## Rikaz's perspective
Rikaz says growing up as Sri Lankan in UK made him feel disconnected from his identity.
## Film's purpose
Rikaz aims to inspire south asian creatives and show community can transcend race and ethnicity.
## Key takeaway

Rikaz Niyas' short film Through Bossman's Eyes explores South Asian immigrant identity and discrimination in UK communities.