Vijay Raaz

Biography

Vijay Raaz is an Indian film actor. His breakthrough hit came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding. Since then, Raaz has been cast in small, often comedic roles, in many Hindi movies, often depicting the character of a common man. Raaz was born and raised in Delhi where he attended Kirori Mal College. While at college he was a part of the dramatic society The Players. He also appeared in plays at the National School of Drama. He decided to focus on a film career and moved to Mumbai where he received a role in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle. 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. After the success of Monsoon Wedding Raaz received many roles. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vijay Raaz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Movies & TV Shows

1. Delhi Belly (2011) — Somayajulu
2. Monsoon Wedding (2001) — P.K. Dubey
3. Gully Boy (2019) — Aftab Ahmed
4. Stree (2018) — Shastri
5. Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) — Raziabai
6. Welcome (2007) — Dhanesh Varman
7. Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) — Mustakeen Bhai
8. Dhamaal (2007) — Dev Kumar "D.K." Malik
9. Dishoom (2016) — Khabri Chacha
10. Dream Girl (2019) — Rajpal Kirar
11. Photograph (2019)
12. Company (2002) — Koda Singh
13. 102 Not Out (2018) — The Narrator
14. Lootcase (2020) — Bala Rathore
15. Delhi-6 (2009) — Inspector Ranvijay
16. Yuva (2004) — Dablu
17. Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) — Babloo
18. Gulabo Sitabo (2020) — Gyanesh Shukla
19. Chopsticks (2019) — Faiyaz Bhai
20. Dedh Ishqiya (2014) — Jaan Mohammad
21. Kathal (2023) — Munnalal Pateria
22. West Is West (2010)
23. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024) — Raja Sahib
24. Made in Heaven (2019) — Jauhari
25. Soorma (2018) — Harry
26. The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — Himself
27. Chandu Champion (2024) — Tiger Ali
28. Sherni (2021) — Hassan Noorani
29. A Suitable Boy (2020) — Rasheed's Father
30. Kaalakaandi (2018) — Rahmat
31. Chance Pe Dance (2010) — Narrator
32. Toofaan (2021) — Jaffar Bhai
33. Pataakha (2018) — Bechara Bapu
34. No Problem (2010) — Suicidal man
35. Fool N Final (2007) — Abdul Dicky
36. Shakti: The Power (2002) — Beeja
37. Kaaki Sattai (2015) — Durai Arasan
38. Dream Girl 2 (2023) — Sona Bhai
39. Run (2004) — Siddharth's friend
40. Fateh (2025) — Satya Prakash

Directed

1. Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014) — Director