Vijay Raaz
| Vijay Raaz | |
|---|---|
 Raaz at Bin Bulaye Baraati bash in 2011 | |
| Born |
Vijay Raaz 5 June 1963 Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Monsoon Wedding, Delhi Belly, Run, Dhamaal |
| Spouse(s) | Krishna Raaz |
Vijay Raaz (Hindi: विजय राज़) is an Indian film actor. His breakthrough came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding in 2001. Raaz has been cast in small, often comedic roles in many Hindi movies, often depicting the character of a common man.[1][2] In 2014, he debuted as a director with Kya Dilli Kya Lahore.
Early life and career
Raaz was born in Delhi[3] on 5 June 1963. As a student of Kirori Mal 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.[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 had a comedic role in the movie Run from 2004, and in 2011 he played a ruthless gangster in Delhi Belly.
Controversy
Raaz was arrested at Abu Dhabi airport in February 2005 for possession of drugs.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Bhopal Express | Badru | |
| 2000 | Jungle | Desu | |
| 2000 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Raju Bhai ki barat | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 2005 | Shabnam Mausi | Halima | |
| 2005 | Dansh | ||
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Carrenter (Rocky's friend) | |
| 2006 | Fool and Final | Dinky (Munna's friend) | |
| 2006 | Bombay To Goa | Dasa | |
| 2007 | Dhamaal | Dev Kumar Malik | |
| 2007 | Anwar | Master Pasha | |
| 2007 | Welcome | Fake Director | |
| 2008 | Hari Puttar | ||
| 2008 | Manoranjan | Subbu | |
| 2008 | Memsahab - Lost In A Mirage | ||
| 2009 | Delhi 6 | Inspector Ranvijay | |
| 2009 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Charan | |
| 2009 | Barah Aana | Yadav | |
| 2009 | Ek Se Bure Do | ||
| 2009 | Yeh Mera India | Noor | |
| 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 | Under Production | |
| 2011 | Naam | ||
| 2011 | Gali Gali Chor Hai | Chunnu Farista | |
| 2012 | Department | Sawatya | |
| 2012 | Daal Mein Kuch | --- | |
| 2012 | Aalaap | --- | |
| 2012 | Ata Pata Lapata | Munshiji | |
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Jaan Mohammad | 10 January 2014 |
| 2013 | Pocket Gangsters | Madhubali | |
| 2014 | Mr Joe B. Carvalho | M.K | |
| 2014 | Kya Dilli Kya Lahore | Rehmat Ali | |
| 2014 | O Teri | ||
| 2014 | Diltective Raj | ||
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Durai | Tamil film |
| 2015 | Second Hand Husband | Punjabi film | |
| 2015 | Monsoon Mangoes | Prem Kumar | Malayalam Film |
| 2015 | Pocket Gangsters | ||
| 2016 | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd |
References
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704694/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
- ↑ Interview with Vijay Raaz
- ↑ ‘Kya Dilli Kya Lahore’ is a very emotional film: Vijay Raaz
- ↑ "'Naseersaab recommended me for Monsoon Wedding'". Rediff. Retrieved 18 December 2001.
- ↑ "A commoner in tinsel town". The Hindu. 13 June 2004. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
- ↑ "MAMI awards: Raghu Romeo is best film". Times of India. 28 November 2003.
- ↑ "Vijay Raaz & Bollywood drug scandals". Sify.