Vijay Raaz
Biography
Vijay Raaz is an Indian film actor born in Delhi, India, on June 5, 1963. He was raised in Delhi and attended Kirori Mal College, where he was a member of the dramatic society The Players. He also appeared in plays at the National School of Drama. After deciding to focus on a film career, he moved to Mumbai. His breakthrough hit came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding. He has since been cast in small, often comedic roles in many Hindi movies, typically depicting the character of a common man. His early career included a role in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle, following recommendations by Naseeruddin Shah.
Career overview
Vijay Raaz is an Indian film actor born in Delhi, India, on June 5, 1963. He was raised in Delhi where he attended Kirori Mal College and participated in the dramatic society named The Players. He also appeared in plays at the National School of Drama. Seeking to focus on a film career, he moved to Mumbai and secured a role in Ram Gopal Varma's film Jungle. Naseeruddin Shah had seen him perform at the National School of Drama and recommended him to Mahesh Mathai for Bhopal Express and to Mira Nair.
His breakthrough hit came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding directed by Mira Nair. Since that time, Raaz has been cast in many Hindi movies in small, often comedic roles, frequently depicting the character of a common man. His acting career is documented with a known credit total of 129 entries on the Movie Database, reflecting his extensive involvement in films.
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129 titles- Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (2026) as Dharamveer Singh
- Reimagining Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2026)
- Jeevan Bheema Yojana (2026)
- Fateh (2025) as Satya Prakash
- Soulmates (2025) as Hari Om
- Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder (2025) as Kanhaiya Lal Sahu
- Pintu Ki Pappi (2025)
- Yugantar (2025) as Anna
- Jamnapaar (2024) as Shaukeen Bhaiya
- Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video (2024) as Laadle
- Showtime (2024) as Saajan Morarka
- Murder in Mahim (2024) as Shivajirao Jende
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024) as Raja Sahib
- Chandu Champion (2024) as Tiger Ali
- Kartam Bhugtam (2024) as Anna
- JNU: Jahangir National University (2024) as Ravindra Tokash
- Kathal (2023) as Munnalal Pateria
- Kya Masti Kya Dhoom (2023)
- Dream Girl 2 (2023) as Sona Bhai
- Aankh Micholi (2023)
- Lohardaga (2023) as Dara
- Ferrous (2022) as The Cleaner
- Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) as Raziabai
- Khalli Balli (2022)
- Shabaash Mithu (2022) as Coach Sampath
- Janhit Mein Jaari (2022) as Kewal Prajapati
- 36 Farmhouse (2022)
- Odd Couple (2022) as Yogesh
- Ferrous (2022) as The Cleaner
- Crime Factory (2021) as Narrator
- Toofaan (2021) as Jaffar Bhai
- Sherni (2021) as Hassan Noorani
- Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? (2021)
- Waah Zindagi (2021) as Banna
- A Suitable Boy (2020) as Rasheed's Father
- A Simple Murder (2020) as Narrator
- PariWar (2020) as Gangaram
- Lootcase (2020) as Bala Rathore
- Gulabo Sitabo (2020) as Gyanesh Shukla
- Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari (2020)
- Made in Heaven (2019) as Jauhari
- Abhay (2019) as Mrityu
- Mona Home Delivery (2019)
- Gully Boy (2019) as Aftab Ahmed
- Dream Girl (2019) as Rajpal Kirar
- Photograph (2019)
- Chopsticks (2019) as Faiyaz Bhai
- Kanpuriye (2019) as Lampat Harami
- Setters (2019) as Nizam
- Officer Arjun Singh IPS (2019)
- Gun Pe Done (2019) as Kamachi
- Soorma (2018) as Harry
- Stree (2018) as Shastri
- Lupt (2018) as Dev Shukla
- C for Crime (2018) as Narrator
- 102 Not Out (2018) as The Narrator
- Nawabzaade (2018) as Inspector Kathor
- Pataakha (2018) as Bechara Bapu
- Kaalakaandi (2018) as Rahmat
- The Goa Run (2018) as Remo
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Himself
- Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) as Mustakeen Bhai
- Monsoon Mangoes (2016) as Prem Kumar
- Dishoom (2016) as Khabri Chacha
- Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016) as Arvind Dhariwal
- Saat Uchakkey (2016) as Jaggi
- Kaaki Sattai (2015) as Durai Arasan
- Pocket Gangsters (2015) as Madhubali
- Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat (2015) as Lallan
- Second Hand Husband (2015)
- O Teri (2014) as Bhanwar Singh Kilol
- Dedh Ishqiya (2014) as Jaan Mohammad
- Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014) as Rehmat Ali
- Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014) Director
- KQ (2013)
- Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012)
- Ata Pata Lapatta (2012) as Munshiji
- Department (2012) as Sawatya
- Aalaap (2012)
- Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai (2012)
- Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011) as Chetta Singh
- Delhi Belly (2011) as Somayajulu
- Always Kabhi Kabhi (2011) as Professor Agarwal urf Agro
- Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz (2011) as Manghi
- No Problem (2010) as Suicidal man
- West Is West (2010)
- Chance Pe Dance (2010) as Narrator
- Jugaad (2009) as Murli
- Delhi-6 (2009) as Inspector Ranvijay
- Barah Aana (2009) as Yadav
- Ek Tho Chance (2009)
- Dekh Bhai Dekh (2009) as Actor
- Migration (2008)
- Tandoori Love (2008) as Raja
- Hari Puttar (2008) as Filter
- Memsahab (2008) as Ajeet Munde
- Dhamaal (2007) as Dev Kumar "D.K." Malik
- Welcome (2007) as Dhanesh Varman
- Journey Bombay to Goa (2007) as Das
- Anwar (2007) as Master Pasha
- Fool N Final (2007) as Abdul Dicky
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (2007) as Gangu Bhai
- American Daylight (2006) as Pat / Pratap
- Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) as Babloo
- Mumbai Xpress (2005) as Digambar (Hindi)
- Run (2004) as Siddharth's friend
- Hari Om (2004)
- Yuva (2004) as Dablu
- Love in Nepal (2004) as Tony Chang
- Raghu Romeo (2004) as Raghu
- Mulit (2003) as Vikram
- Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003) as Ganpat
- Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (2003) as Chingar
- Mumbai Matinee (2003) as Baba Hindustani
- Company (2002) as Koda Singh
- Shakti: The Power (2002) as Beeja
- Road (2002) as Mad Villager
- Lal Salaam (2002) as Ghisu
- Monsoon Wedding (2001) as P.K. Dubey
- Aks (2001) as Yeda Yakub
- Jungle (2000) as Deshu
- Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! (2000) as Raju Bhai
- Chambal Paar as Narrator
- Bhagam Bhag 2
- Kuku Ki Kundli
- Jawaani Lay Doobi
- The Nexus: Shadows of Destiny as Dinesh Patil
- Pooja Meri Jaan
- Golmaal Gharana as Ramesh Mishra
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vijay Raaz best known for?
Vijay Raaz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (2026), Chandu Champion (2024), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), Lootcase (2020).
When and where was Vijay Raaz born?
Vijay Raaz was born on June 5, 1963 in Delhi, India.
How many credits does Vijay Raaz have?
Vijay Raaz has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.
What is Vijay Raaz's background in cinema and television?
Vijay Raaz is an Indian film actor born in Delhi, India, on June 5, 1963. He was raised in Delhi and attended Kirori Mal College, where he was a member of the dramatic society The Players. He also appeared in plays at the National School of Drama. After deciding to focus on a film career, he moved to Mumbai. His breakt...