Vijay Raaz

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Vijay Raaz
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Raaz in 2019
Born (1963-06-05) 5 June 1963 (age 61)
Alma mater
  • P.G.D.A.V. College
  • University of Delhi
Occupations
Years active1999–present
SpouseKrishna Raaz
Children1

Vijay Raaz (born 5 June 1963) is an Indian actor, film director and narrator, who predominantly appears in Hindi films. He debuted with Bhopal Express (1999) and since worked in more than 90 films. His breakthrough came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding in 2001. [1] Raaz garnered recognition for his comedic role in Run (2004) and Dhamaal (2007). He is noted for playing gangster roles in Delhi Belly (2011) and Dedh Ishqiya (2014) as well as other notable films include Stree (2018), Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy (2019), Lootcase (2020), Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). In 2014, he debuted as a director with Kya Dilli Kya Lahore . [2] His gruff baritone voice has been used in voice-over work, including films and commercials.

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Early life and career

Raaz was born in Delhi [3] on 5 June 1963. During his studies at P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi, he was a part of the dramatic society. He decided to focus on film career and moved to Mumbai where he gained a small but significant role in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle . Vijay Raaz did a cameo in Jaspal Bhatti's famous series 'Flop Show' episode 1.Naseeruddin Shah had seen him perform at the NSD and recommended him to Mahesh Mathai for Bhopal Express and to Mira Nair for Monsoon Wedding . [4] After the success of Monsoon Wedding, Raaz received many roles. [5] His first mainstream film cast as the leading actor was Raghu Romeo , a box-office success where Raaz depicts the life of a confused lower-class Indian fellow. [6]

Raaz garnered recognition for his comedic role in the 2004 film Run . In 2011, he played a ruthless crime boss in Delhi Belly .

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes
1999 Bhopal Express Badru
2000 Jungle Deshu
Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar Raju Bhai
2001 Aks Yeda Yakub
Monsoon Wedding P. K. DubeyNominated for Best Comedian in Zee Cine Awards
2002 Company Koda Singh
Lal Salaam Ghisu
Shakti: The Power Beeja
Road Mad wayfarer on road
2003 Paanch Anish Ranjan (Nikhil's Father)
Mumbai Matinee Baba Hindustani
Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne Chingar
Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye Ganpat (Narrator)
Khel – No Ordinary Game
Mudda – The Issue Lemur
2004 Love in Nepal Tony
Run GaneshNominated for Best Performance in a Comic Role in Screen Weekly Awards
Yuva Dablu
Aan: Men at Work Waman
Raghu Romeo RaghuNational Award for Best Hindi Film
Prarambh - The BeginningBholu
Morning Raga Mr. ShastriEnglish Films
American Daylight Pratap (Pat)
2005 Mumbai Xpress Digamber Bavdekar
Shabnam Mausi Halima
Dansh
Deewane Huye Paagal Car-renter (Rocky's friend)
2007 Fool & Final Dinky (Munna's friend)
Bombay To Goa Dasa
Dhamaal Dev Kumar "DK" Malik
Anwar Master Pasha
Welcome Fake Director
2008 Hari Puttar Rajesh Kapadia
Manoranjan Subbu
Memsahab - Lost In A Mirage
Tandoori Love Rajah
2009 Delhi 6 Inspector Ranvijay
Dekh Bhai Dekh Charan
Barah Aana Yadav
Ek Se Bure Do
Yeh Mera India Noor
Jugaad Murli
2010 No Problem The man trying to die
Ek AadatNatha Lal / Don
West Is West Tanvir
2011 Bin Bulaye Baraati Chetta Singh
Delhi Belly Somayajulu
Ek Tho Chance
Gali Gali Chor Hai Chunnu Farista
2012 Department Sawatya
Daal Mein Kuch
Aalaap
Ata Pata Lapata Munshiji
2013 Pocket Gangsters Madhubali
KQDonMalayalam film
2014 Dedh Ishqiya Jaan Mohammad
Mr Joe B. Carvalho M.K
Kya Dilli Kya Lahore Rehmat Ali
O Teri Bhanwar Singh Kilol
Diltective Raj
2015 Kaaki Sattai DuraiTamil film
Second Hand Husband Inspector Rakesh
Monsoon Mangoes Prem KumarMalayalam Film
Pocket Gangsters Madhubali
Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat Lallan
2016 Sanam Teri Kasam Mustaqeen
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd Arvind
Gandhigiri (Narrator)
Dishoom Khabri Chacha (cameo)
Saat Uchakkey Jaggi
2018 Kaalakaandi
Soorma Coach Harry
Lupt Dev
Pataakha Shanti Bhushan Meena
Nawabzaade Inspector Kathor Singh
Stree Shastri
2019 Gully Boy Aftab Shakir Ahmed
Photograph Tiwari
Ferrous "The Cleaner"
Setters Nizam
Chopsticks Faiyaz bhai Netflix Film
Waah Zindagi Banna
Made in Heaven (TV series) JauhariWeb series
Dream Girl Inspector Rajpal Kirar
Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000 Kundan
Kanpuriye Lampat Harami Hotstar Specials Film
Odd CoupleYogesh Pant
Bala Hair (Narrator)
2020 Gulabo Sitabo Gyanesh ShuklaReleased on Amazon Prime Video
Lootcase Bala Rathore Hotstar Film
PariWar Gangaram Arre Web series [7]
Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari Chinmay Godbole
2021 Sherni Hassan NooraniReleased on Amazon Prime Video [8]
Toofaan Jafar BhaiSpecial appearance
Released on Amazon Prime Video
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? Sanjeev NagrajReleased on ZEE5
Pagli Shaadi Go DadiVikas
2022 Gangubai Kathiawadi Razia Bai [9]
36 Farmhouse Raunak SinghReleased on ZEE5
Janhit Mein Jaari Keval Parjapati
Shabaash Mithu Sampath Sir [10]
Vikram Vedha Narrator (Trailer)
Odd CoupleYogesh Pant Amazon Prime Video
2023 Kathal MLA Munnalal Pateria Netflix film
Dream Girl 2 Sona Bhai
Aankh Micholi Bhatti
2024 Showtime Saajan Morarka Disney+Hotstar
Murder In Mahim Shivajirao Jende JioCinema
Kartam Bhugtam
Chandu Champion Tiger Ali Singh
JNU: Jahangir National University Ravindra Tokash [11]
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Police officer Laadle
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Raja Saab
Naam Shyamlal
2025 Fateh Satya Prakash

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