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

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The Kapil Sharma Show

as Himself

Jamnapaar

as Shaukeen Bhaiya

Made in Heaven

as Jauhari

Jugaad

as Murli

Welcome

as Dhanesh Varman

A Suitable Boy

as Rasheed's Father

Abhay

as Mrityu

Khalli Balli

Mona Home Delivery

Kartam Bhugtam

as Anna

Gangubai Kathiawadi

as Raziabai

Sanam Teri Kasam

as Mustakeen Bhai

Tandoori Love

as Raja

A Simple Murder

as Narrator

Delhi Belly

as Somayajulu

Chandu Champion

as Tiger Ali

Fateh

as Satya Prakash

Showtime

as Saajan Morarka

Anwar

as Master Pasha

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video

as Laadle