Vijay Raaz | |
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 Raaz in 2019 | |
| Born | (1963-06-05)5 June 1963 (age 62) |
| Alma mater | P.G.D.A.V. College |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Krishna Raaz |
| Children | 1 |
Vijay Raaz (born 5 June 1963) is anIndian actor,film director andnarrator, who predominantly appears inHindi films. He debuted withBhopal Express (1999)[1] and since worked in more than 90 films. His breakthrough came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movieMonsoon Wedding in 2001.[2] Raaz garnered recognition for his comedic role inRun (2004) andDhamaal (2007).[3] He is noted for playing gangster roles inDelhi Belly (2011) andDedh Ishqiya (2014) as well as other notable films includeStree (2018),Zoya Akhtar'sGully Boy (2019),Lootcase (2020),Sanjay Leela Bhansali'sGangubai Kathiawadi (2022).[4] In 2014, he debuted as a director withKya Dilli Kya Lahore.[5] His gruff baritone voice has been used in voice-over work, including films and commercials.[6]
Raaz was born on 5 June 1963 inDelhi, India.[7] During his studies at thePannalal Girdharlal Dayanand Anglo Vedic College of theUniversity of Delhi, he was a part of the dramatic society[8].
Raaz decided to focus on a film career and moved toMumbai where he gained a small but significant role inRam Gopal Varma's 2000 film,Jungle.[9] He did a cameo in the episode 1 ofJaspal Bhatti's famous seriesFlop Show[10].Naseeruddin Shah had seen him perform at theNational School of Drama and recommended him to Mahesh Mathai forBhopal Express and toMira Nair forMonsoon Wedding.[11] After the success ofMonsoon Wedding, Raaz received many roles.[12] His first mainstream film cast as the leading actor wasRaghu Romeo, a box-office success where Raaz depicts the life of a confused lower-class Indian fellow.[13]
Raaz garnered recognition for his comedic role in the 2004 filmRun.[citation needed] In 2011, he played a ruthless crime boss inDelhi Belly[14].
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Bhopal Express | Badru | |
| 2000 | Jungle | Deshu | |
| Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Raju Bhai | ||
| 2001 | Aks | Yeda Yakub | |
| Monsoon Wedding | P. K. Dubey | Nominated 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 | Ganesh | Nominated for Best Performance in a Comic Role in Screen Weekly Awards | |
| Yuva | Dablu | ||
| Aan: Men at Work | Waman | ||
| Raghu Romeo | Raghu | National Award for Best Hindi Film | |
| Prarambh - The Beginning | Bholu | ||
| Morning Raga | Mr. Shastri | English film | |
| American Daylight | Pratap (Pat) | ||
| Hari Om | Hari Om | ||
| 2005 | Mumbai Xpress | Digamber Bavdekar | |
| Shabnam Mausi | Halima | ||
| Dansh | |||
| Deewane Huye Paagal | Babloo Pandey (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 Aadat | Natha 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 | |
| KQ | Don | Malayalam 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 | Durai | Tamil film |
| Second Hand Husband | Inspector Rakesh | ||
| Welcome Back | Narrator | ||
| Monsoon Mangoes | Prem Kumar | Malayalam Film | |
| Pocket Gangsters | Madhubali | ||
| Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | Lallan | ||
| Hai Golmaal in White House | |||
| 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 | Jauhari | TV series | |
| Dream Girl | Inspector Rajpal Kirar | ||
| Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000 | Kundan | ||
| Kanpuriye | Lampat Harami | Hotstar Specials Film | |
| Bala | Hair (Narrator) | ||
| 2020 | Gulabo Sitabo | Gyanesh Shukla | Released onAmazon Prime Video |
| Lootcase | Bala Rathore | Hotstar Film | |
| PariWar | Gangaram | Arre Web series[15] | |
| Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari | Chinmay Godbole | ||
| 2021 | Sherni | Hassan Noorani | Released on Amazon Prime Video[16] |
| Toofaan | Jafar Bhai | Special appearance; Released on Amazon Prime Video | |
| Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? | Sanjeev Nagraj | Released onZEE5 | |
| Pagli Shaadi Go Dadi | Vikas | ||
| 2022 | Gangubai Kathiawadi | Razia Bai | [17] |
| 36 Farmhouse | Raunak Singh | Released on ZEE5 | |
| Janhit Mein Jaari | Keval Parjapati | ||
| Shabaash Mithu | Sampath Sir | [18] | |
| Vikram Vedha | Narrator (Trailer) | ||
| Odd Couple | Yogesh 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 | [19] | |
| Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | Police officer Laadle | ||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | Raja Saab | ||
| Naam | Shyamlal | ||
| 2025 | Fateh | Satya Prakash | |
| Udaipur Files | Kanhaiya Lal Sahu | ||
| TBA | Untitled film† | TBA | Filming[20] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny | Ladoo | |
| 2019 | Made in Heaven | Ramesh Jauhari | |
| 2020 | A Suitable Boy | Rashid's father | |
| PariWar | Gangaram Tripathi | ||
| A Simple Murder | Narrator | ||
| 2022 | Abhay | Mrityu | |
| 2024 | Maamla Legal Hai | Narrator | |
| Showtime | Saajan Morarka | ||
| Murder in Mahim | Shivajirao Jende | ||
| 2025 | Jamnapaar | Shaukeen Bhaiya |
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