Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz is an Indian film actor and Director. His breakthrough came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding in 2001.[1] In 2014, he debuted as a director with Kya Dilli Kya Lahore.[2]
Vijay Raaz | |
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 Vijay Raaz in 2019 | |
| Born | 5 June 1963 Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi |
| Occupation | Actor, |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Monsoon Wedding, Delhi Belly, Run, Bombay to Goa, Dedh Ishqiya, Kaalakaandi,Gully Boy |
Early life and career
Raaz was born in Delhi[3] on 5 June 1963. During his studies at P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi, he was a part of the dramatic society. He decided to focus on film career and moved to Mumbai where he bagged a small but significant 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.[4] After the success of Monsoon Wedding, Raaz received many roles.[5] 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.[6]
Raaz garnered massive recognition for his comedic role in the 2004 film Run. In 2011, he played a ruthless gangster in Delhi Belly. His gruff baritone voice makes Raaz a much sought after Voice-Over artist too. He has lent his voice to various films and ad commercials.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Bhopal Express | Badru | |
| 2000 | Jungle | Desu | |
| 2000 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Raju Bhai | |
| 2001 | Aks | Yeda Yakub | |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | P. K. Dubey | Nominated for Best Comedian in Zee Cine Awards |
| 2002 | Company | Koda Singh | |
| 2002 | Lal Salaam | Ghisu | |
| 2002 | Shakti - The Power | Beeja | |
| 2002 | Road | Mad wayfarer on road | |
| 2003 | Paanch | Anish Ranjan (Nikhil's Father) | |
| 2003 | Mumbai Matinee | Baba Hindustani | |
| 2003 | Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne | Chingar | |
| 2003 | Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | Ganpat (Narrator) | |
| 2003 | Khel | ||
| 2003 | Mudda - The Issue | Lemur | |
| 2004 | Love in Nepal | Tony | |
| 2004 | Run | Ganesh | Nominated for Best Performance in a Comic Role in Screen Weekly Awards |
| 2004 | Yuva | Friend Of Lallan Singh | |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Waman | |
| 2004 | Raghu Romeo | Raghu | National Award for Best Hindi Film |
| 2004 | Prarambh - The Beginning | Bholu | |
| 2004 | Morning Raga | Mr. Shastri | |
| 2005 | Mumbai Xpress | Digamber Bavdekar | |
| Tamil film; Cameo appearance | |||
| 2005 | Shabnam Mausi | Halima | |
| 2005 | Dansh | ||
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Car-renter (Rocky's friend) | |
| 2006 | Fool and Final | Dinky (Munna's friend) | |
| 2006 | Bombay To Goa | Dasa | |
| 2007 | Dhamaal | Dev Kumar "DK" Malik | |
| 2007 | Anwar | Master Pasha | |
| 2007 | Welcome | Fake Director | |
| 2008 | Hari Puttar | Rajesh Kapadia | |
| 2008 | Manoranjan | Subbu | |
| 2008 | Memsahab - Lost In A Mirage | ||
| 2008 | Tandoori Love | ||
| 2009 | Delhi 6 | Inspector Ranvijay | |
| 2009 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Charan | |
| 2009 | Barah Aana | Yadav | |
| 2009 | Ek Se Bure Do | ||
| 2009 | Yeh Mera India | Noor | |
| 2009 | Jugaad | Murli | |
| 2010 | No Problem | The man trying to die | |
| 2010 | Ek Aadat | Natha Lal / Don | |
| 2010 | West Is West | Tanvir | |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Chetta Singh | |
| 2011 | Delhi Belly | Somayajulu | |
| 2011 | Ek Tho Chance | ||
| 2011 | Naam | ||
| 2011 | Gali Gali Chor Hai | Chunnu Farista | |
| 2012 | Department | Sawatya | |
| 2012 | Daal Mein Kuch | ||
| 2012 | Aalaap | ||
| 2012 | Ata Pata Lapata | Munshiji | |
| 2013 | Pocket Gangsters | Madhubali | |
| 2013 | KQ | Don | Malayalam film |
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Jaan Mohammad | |
| 2014 | Mr Joe B. Carvalho | M.K | |
| 2014 | Kya Dilli Kya Lahore | Rehmat Ali | |
| 2014 | O Teri | Bhanwar Singh Kilol | |
| 2014 | Diltective Raj | ||
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Durai | Tamil film |
| 2015 | Second Hand Husband | Inspector Rakesh | |
| 2015 | Monsoon Mangoes | Prem Kumar | Malayalam Film |
| 2015 | Pocket Gangsters | Madhubali | |
| 2015 | Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | Lallan | |
| 2016 | Sanam Teri Kasam | Mustaqeen | |
| 2016 | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Arvind | |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Khabri Chacha (cameo) | |
| 2016 | Saat Uchakkey | Jaggi | |
| 2018 | Kaalakaandi | ||
| 2018 | Nawabzaade | Inspector Khan | |
| 2018 | Soorma | Coach Harry | |
| 2018 | Lupt | Dev | |
| 2018 | Pataakha | Shanti Bhushan Meena | |
| 2018 | Nawabzaade | Inspector Kathor Singh | |
| 2018 | Stree | Shastri | |
| 2019 | Gully Boy | Aftab Sheikh | |
| 2019 | Photograph | Tiwari | |
| 2019 | Ferrous (film) | "The Cleaner" | |
| 2019 | Setters | Nizam | |
| 2019 | Chopsticks | Faiyaz bhai | Netflix Film |
| 2019 | Waah Zindagi | Banna | |
| 2019 | Made in Heaven (TV series) | Jauhari | Web series |
| 2019 | Dream Girl | Inspector Rajpal Kirar | |
| 2019 | Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000 | Kundan | |
| 2019 | Kanpuriye | Lampat | Hotstar Specials Film |
| 2020 | Lootcase | Bala Rathore | |
| 2020 | Gulabo Sitabo | Gyanesh Shukla | |
| 2020 | Gangubai Kathiawadi  |
TBA |
References
- Interview with Vijay Raaz Archived 13 November 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- "'Kya Dilli Kya Lahore' review: Vijay Raaz's directorial debut isn't perfect, but watchable". News18. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- "'Kya Dilli Kya Lahore' is a very emotional film: Vijay Raaz". The Indian Express. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- "'Naseersaab recommended me for Monsoon Wedding'". Rediff. Retrieved 18 December 2001.
- "A commoner in tinsel town". The Hindu. 13 June 2004. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- "MAMI awards: Raghu Romeo is best film". Times of India. 28 November 2003.
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