Vijay Raaz
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.
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Acting
Movie
Monsoon Wedding
as P.K. Dubey
2001
Movie
Delhi Belly
as Somayajulu
2011
Movie
Gully Boy
as Aftab Ahmed
2019
Movie
Gangubai Kathiawadi
as Raziabai
2022
Movie
Stree
as Shastri
2018
Movie
Welcome
as Dhanesh Varman
2007
Movie
Sanam Teri Kasam
as Mustakeen Bhai
2016
Movie
Dhamaal
as Dev Kumar "D.K." Malik
2007
Movie
Dishoom
as Khabri Chacha
2016
Movie
Dream Girl
as Rajpal Kirar
2019
Movie
Photograph
2019
Movie
Company
as Koda Singh
2002
Movie
102 Not Out
as The Narrator
2018
Movie
Lootcase
as Bala Rathore
2020
Movie
Delhi-6
as Inspector Ranvijay
2009
Movie
Gulabo Sitabo
as Gyanesh Shukla
2020
Movie
Yuva
as Dablu
2004
Movie
Chopsticks
as Faiyaz Bhai
2019
Movie
Deewane Huye Paagal
as Babloo
2005
Movie
Dedh Ishqiya
as Jaan Mohammad
2014
Movie
West Is West
2010
Movie
Kathal
as Munnalal Pateria
2023
Movie
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
as Raja Sahib
2024
TV
Made in Heaven
as Jauhari
2019
