Vijay Raaz
Born: 1963-06-05 in Delhi, India
Known For: Acting
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
Filmography
2025
- Yugantar as Anna
- Fateh as Satya Prakash
- Pintu Ki Pappi
- Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor's Murder Story
- Soulmates as Hari Om
2024
- Jamnapaar as Shaukeen Bhaiya
- Chandu Champion as Tiger Ali
- Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video as Laadle
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 as Raja Sahib
- Kartam Bhugtam as Anna
- Showtime as Saajan Morarka
- Murder in Mahim as Shivajirao Jende
- JNU: Jahangir National University as Ravindra Tokash
2023
- Lohardaga as Dara
- Kathal as Munnalal Pateria
- Aankh Micholi
- Dream Girl 2 as Sona Bhai
- Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
2022
- 36 Farmhouse
- Odd Couple as Yogesh
- Ferrous as The Cleaner
- Gangubai Kathiawadi as Raziabai
- Khalli Balli
- Shabaash Mithu as Coach Sampath
- Janhit Mein Jaari as Kewal Prajapati
2021
- Toofaan as Jaffar Bhai
- Sherni as Hassan Noorani
- Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
- Waah Zindagi as Banna
- Crime Factory as Narrator
2020
- Gulabo Sitabo as Gyanesh Shukla
- Lootcase as Bala Rathore
- Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari
- A Suitable Boy as Rasheed's Father
- A Simple Murder as Narrator
- PariWar as Gangaram
2019
- Setters as Nizam
- Kanpuriye as Lampat Harami
- Made in Heaven as Jauhari
- Gully Boy as Aftab Ahmed
- Photograph
- Chopsticks as Faiyaz Bhai
- Dream Girl as Rajpal Kirar
- Officer Arjun Singh IPS
- Gun Pe Done as Kamachi
- Abhay as Mrityu
- Mona Home Delivery
2018
- Stree as Shastri
- Kaalakaandi as Rahmat
- 102 Not Out as The Narrator
- Pataakha as Bechara Bapu
- Nawabzaade as Inspector Kathor
- Soorma as Harry
- The Goa Run as Remo
- Lupt as Dev Shukla
- C for Crime as Narrator
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Himself
- Saat Uchakkey as Jaggi
- Dishoom as Khabri Chacha
- Sanam Teri Kasam as Mustakeen Bhai
- Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Arvind Dhariwal
- Monsoon Mangoes as Prem Kumar
2015
- Kaaki Sattai as Durai Arasan
- Second Hand Husband
- Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat as Lallan
- Pocket Gangsters as Madhubali
2014
- Dedh Ishqiya as Jaan Mohammad
- Kya Dilli Kya Lahore as Rehmat Ali
- O Teri as Bhanwar Singh Kilol
2013
2012
- Department as Sawatya
- Aalaap
- Ata Pata Lapatta as Munshiji
- Gali Gali Chor Hai
- Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai
2011
- Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz as Manghi
- Delhi Belly as Somayajulu
- Always Kabhi Kabhi as Professor Agarwal urf Agro
2010
- No Problem as Suicidal man
- Chance Pe Dance as Narrator
- West Is West
2009
- Jugaad as Murli
- Delhi-6 as Inspector Ranvijay
- Barah Aana as Yadav
- Ek Tho Chance
- Dekh Bhai Dekh as Actor
2008
- Migration
- Hari Puttar as Filter
- Memsahab as Ajeet Munde
- Tandoori Love as Raja
2007
- Anwar as Master Pasha
- Welcome as Dhanesh Varman
- Dhamaal as Dev Kumar "D.K." Malik
- Fool N Final as Abdul Dicky
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Gangu Bhai
- Journey Bombay to Goa as Das
2006
- American Daylight as Pat / Pratap
2005
- Mumbai Xpress as Digambar (Hindi)
- Deewane Huye Paagal as Babloo
2004
- Run as Siddharth's friend
- Yuva as Dablu
- Raghu Romeo as Raghu
- Love in Nepal as Tony Chang
- Hari Om
2003
- Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne as Chingar
- Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye as Ganpat
- Mumbai Matinee as Baba Hindustani
2002
- Company as Koda Singh
- Lal Salaam as Ghisu
- Road as Mad Villager
- Shakti: The Power as Beeja
2001
- Aks as Yeda Yakub
- Monsoon Wedding as P.K. Dubey
2000
- Jungle as Deshu
- Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! as Raju Bhai