Vijay Raaz

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

120

Gender

Male

Birthday

1963-06-05 (62 years old)

Place of Birth

Delhi, India

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

Known For

  • Jamnapaar

    Jamnapaar

  • The Kapil Sharma Show

    The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Pocket Gangsters

    Pocket Gangsters

  • Made in Heaven

    Made in Heaven

  • Chandu Champion

    Chandu Champion

  • Gangubai Kathiawadi

    Gangubai Kathiawadi

  • Shakti: The Power

    Shakti: The Power

  • Migration

    Migration

  • Gully Boy

    Gully Boy

  • Officer Arjun Singh IPS

    Officer Arjun Singh IPS

  • Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor's Murder Story

    Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor's Murder Story

  • Dhamaal

    Dhamaal

  • Stree

    Stree

  • The Nexus: Shadows of Destiny

    The Nexus: Shadows of Destiny

  • Lal Salaam

    Lal Salaam

  • Kathal

    Kathal

  • Mumbai Xpress

    Mumbai Xpress

  • 102 Not Out

    102 Not Out

  • Delhi-6

    Delhi-6

  • Shabaash Mithu

    Shabaash Mithu

  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

    Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

  • Deewane Huye Paagal

    Deewane Huye Paagal

  • Dream Girl

    Dream Girl

  • Janhit Mein Jaari

    Janhit Mein Jaari

  • Company

    Company

  • Anwar

    Anwar

  • O Teri

    O Teri

  • Nawabzaade

    Nawabzaade

  • Yugantar

    Yugantar

  • Raghu Romeo

    Raghu Romeo

  • The Goa Run

    The Goa Run

  • Gun Pe Done

    Gun Pe Done

  • Dishoom

    Dishoom

  • Ata Pata Lapatta

    Ata Pata Lapatta

  • Journey Bombay to Goa

    Journey Bombay to Goa

  • Monsoon Mangoes

    Monsoon Mangoes

  • Delhi Belly

    Delhi Belly

  • Toofaan

    Toofaan

  • Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video

    Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video

  • Kaaki Sattai

    Kaaki Sattai

  • Chance Pe Dance

    Chance Pe Dance

  • Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

    Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

  • Aks

    Aks

  • Sherni

    Sherni

  • Chopsticks

    Chopsticks

  • Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari

    Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari

  • Second Hand Husband

    Second Hand Husband

  • A Suitable Boy

    A Suitable Boy

  • Pataakha

    Pataakha

  • Photograph

    Photograph

  • Dedh Ishqiya

    Dedh Ishqiya

  • Dream Girl 2

    Dream Girl 2

  • Ferrous

    Ferrous

  • Fateh

    Fateh

  • Aankh Micholi

    Aankh Micholi

  • Saat Uchakkey

    Saat Uchakkey

  • Waah Zindagi

    Waah Zindagi

  • Gulabo Sitabo

    Gulabo Sitabo

  • Pintu Ki Pappi

    Pintu Ki Pappi

  • Luka Chuppi 2

    Luka Chuppi 2

  • Memsahab

    Memsahab

  • Yuva

    Yuva

  • Kanpuriye

    Kanpuriye

  • No Problem

    No Problem

  • Kya Dilli Kya Lahore

    Kya Dilli Kya Lahore

  • Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

    Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

  • West Is West

    West Is West

  • KQ

    KQ

  • Lohardaga

    Lohardaga

  • Lootcase

    Lootcase

  • Jawaani Lay Doobi

    Jawaani Lay Doobi

  • Abhay

    Abhay

  • Love in Nepal

    Love in Nepal

  • Golmaal Gharana

    Golmaal Gharana

  • Ek Tho Chance

    Ek Tho Chance

  • Murder in Mahim

    Murder in Mahim

  • Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz

    Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz

  • Dekh Bhai Dekh

    Dekh Bhai Dekh

  • 36 Farmhouse

    36 Farmhouse

  • Welcome

    Welcome

  • Department

    Department

  • Barah Aana

    Barah Aana

  • Run

    Run

  • Showtime

    Showtime

  • Kaalakaandi

    Kaalakaandi

  • Jugaad

    Jugaad

  • Hari Puttar

    Hari Puttar

  • Fool N Final

    Fool N Final

  • Jungle

    Jungle

  • Road

    Road

  • Aalaap

    Aalaap

  • Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai

    Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai

  • Setters

    Setters

  • Santa Banta Pvt Ltd

    Santa Banta Pvt Ltd

  • Jeevan Bheema Yojana

    Jeevan Bheema Yojana

  • Tandoori Love

    Tandoori Love

  • PariWar

    PariWar

  • Odd Couple

    Odd Couple

  • Sanam Teri Kasam

    Sanam Teri Kasam

  • Mona Home Delivery

    Mona Home Delivery

  • Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!

    Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!

  • Hari Om

    Hari Om

  • Kartam Bhugtam

    Kartam Bhugtam

  • Khalli Balli

    Khalli Balli

  • Monsoon Wedding

    Monsoon Wedding

  • A Simple Murder

    A Simple Murder

  • Kya Masti Kya Dhoom

    Kya Masti Kya Dhoom

  • American Daylight

    American Daylight

  • Crime Factory

    Crime Factory

  • C for Crime

    C for Crime

  • Gali Gali Chor Hai

    Gali Gali Chor Hai

  • Lupt

    Lupt

  • Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne

    Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne

  • Always Kabhi Kabhi

    Always Kabhi Kabhi

  • Soulmates

    Soulmates

  • Soorma

    Soorma

  • Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye

    Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye

  • JNU: Jahangir National University

    JNU: Jahangir National University

  • Mumbai Matinee

    Mumbai Matinee

  • Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat

    Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat