Vijay Raaz

Producer, Director, Actor

Birthdate: June 5, 1963 (62 Years Old)

Birthplace: Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Vijay 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. He came into light for his memorable performance in the movie Run. In which his Kauwa Biriyaani act became highly acclaimed. His performance in the movie got the cult status and was praised by the masses. He also played a major role in the film Delhi belly, where he played a drug mafia. As a villain in the movie he has received much critical applause for his performance.

Movies

Known For

Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor's Murder Story

(2025)

Gully Boy

Aftab Shakir Ahmed (2019)

Dishoom

Khabri Chacha (2016)

Sanam Teri Kasam

Mustakeen Bhai (2016)

Vijay Raaz Movies

Actor

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2024 |
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
2024
Comedy, Horror
Ruhaan, a fraudster posing as an exorcist, takes on a lucrative case at a haunted castle, unraveling a sinister plot involving mischievous priests, culminating in a hilarious yet thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists and scares.
asMaharaj: The King of Raktghat
2022 |
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Gangubai Kathiawadi
2022
Biography, Crime, Drama
Duped and sold to a brothel, a young woman fearlessly reclaims her power, using underworld connections to preside over the world she was once a pawn in.
asRaziabai
2019 |
Gully Boy
Gully Boy
2019
Drama, Music, Romance
A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.
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asAftab Shakir Ahmed
2018 |
102 Not Out
102 Not Out
2018
Comedy, Drama
102 Not Out is a 2018 comedy-drama film, with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan playing a 102-year-old wanting to break the oldest-man-alive record. Another Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor plays his sad and grumpy 75-year-old son.
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asThe Narrator
2018 |
Soorma
Soorma
2018
Biography, Drama, Sport
Soorma is the story of the triumph of the human spirit, about a player, who made headlines for his miraculous comeback after facing a near death experience through sheer determination, hard work and unrelenting passion for the sport.
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asCoach Harry
2016 |
Sanam Teri Kasam
Sanam Teri Kasam
2016
Drama, Musical, Romance
After being disowned by her family, an awkward librarian relies on the help of her brooding neighbour.
asMustakeen Bhai
2016 |
Dishoom
Dishoom
2016
Action, Adventure, Comedy
When India's top batsman goes missing in the Middle East, two mismatched cops must team up for a 36-hour manhunt before the cricket final.
asKhabri Chacha
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as Khabri Chacha
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as Kanhaiya lal