Vijay Raaz

Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz
Raaz in 2019
Born (1963-06-05) 5 June 1963 (age 61)
Alma mater
  • P.G.D.A.V. College
  • University of Delhi
Occupations
Years active1999–present
SpouseKrishna Raaz
Children1

Vijay Raaz (born 5 June 1963) is an Indian actor, film director and narrator, who predominantly appears in Hindi films. He debuted with Bhopal Express (1999) and since worked in more than 90 films. His breakthrough came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding in 2001.[1] Raaz garnered recognition for his comedic role in Run (2004) and Dhamaal (2007). He is noted for playing gangster roles in Delhi Belly (2011) and Dedh Ishqiya (2014) as well as other notable films include Stree (2018), Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy (2019), Lootcase (2020), Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). In 2014, he debuted as a director with Kya Dilli Kya Lahore.[2] His gruff baritone voice has been used in voice-over work, including films and commercials.

  1. ^ Interview with Vijay Raaz Archived 13 November 2006 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "'Kya Dilli Kya Lahore' review: Vijay Raaz's directorial debut isn't perfect, but watchable". News18. 2 May 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2020.