Vijay Raaz

Acting

Vijay Raaz

Born

1963-06-05 (63)

Place of birth

Delhi, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

73 titles

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 Monso…

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 22 titles

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do poster
5.9

A seemingly perfect marriage in Prayagraj takes an unexpected turn when one decision leads to a chain of misunderstandings, suspicion, and comedic chaos.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

2026

Chandu Champion poster
7.2

9 bullet wounds (one still in the body), three different sports and an unshakable determination to fulfill the dream of an Olympic Gold later, Muralikant Petkar, India's first Paralympian to finish at the top of the podium, got the recognition by his own country 45 years after he achieved what no athlete from his country could.

Chandu Champion

2024

Dream Girl 2 poster
5.5

Karam, a small-town boy from Mathura, is struggling every day to pay his father's debt, who has borrowed money from nearly everyone on the planet. On the other hand, he is deeply in love with Pari, whose father has kept the conditions to marry her. To make ends meet, Karam dons as Pooja, which creates wild chaos and a comedy of errors.

Dream Girl 2

2023

Jumper poster
NR

A cable operator with an unusual talent for 'invisibility' is forced into an investigation when an MLA goes missing. What he uncovers is bigger than kidnapping.

Jumper

2026

Gangubai Kathiawadi poster
7.5

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.

Gangubai Kathiawadi

2022

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 poster
5.4

Rooh Baba ventures into a haunted mansion in the kingdom of Raktaghat in West Bengal, where he confronts two vengeful spirits, both asserting to be Manjulika.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

2024

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video poster
4.8

Vicky and Vidya, newly married, decide to record a video of their first night together as a keepsake for the future. However, their plan goes awry when the CD with the video gets stolen. What follows is a chaotic and comedic journey as the couple scrambles to retrieve it before things spiral out of control.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video

2024

Janhit Mein Jaari poster
6.1

A small-town girl from MP, Manokamna, gets a decent-paying job. But the work requires her to sell condoms. Will she be able to voice her beliefs while balancing her responsibilities and society?

Janhit Mein Jaari

2022

Fateh poster
6.0

Ex-Special Ops officer Fateh Singh springs back to action when a girl falls prey to a cybercrime syndicate. Racing against time, can he bring down the mafia?

Fateh

2025

Lootcase poster
6.5

Nandan, a middle-class man, finds a suitcase full of money near his workplace and steals it. However, he is soon chased by a police officer, a notorious gangster and a corrupt politician.

Lootcase

2020

Pooja Meri Jaan poster
NR

After Pooja rejects Aniket’s romantic advances, his subsequent death by suicide leaves her facing accusations. As lawyer and friend Sana investigates the circumstances surrounding the incident, questions of obsession, consent, responsibility and the truth behind Pooja’s relationship with Aniket begin to emerge.

Pooja Meri Jaan

2026

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Mauja Hi Mauja

2026

Toofaan poster
5.2

An inspiring story about an orphan boy from the streets of Dongri, who grows up to become a local goon of his area and how his life changes after he meets the young and compassionate Ananya, who guides him towards the right path and makes him realize his true calling i.e boxing.

Toofaan

2021

Kathal poster
6.3

When two prized jackfruits disappear from a politician's garden, a spirited cop's investigation takes an unexpected turn as she digs for the truth.

Kathal

2023

Crime Factory poster
NR

When you have nothing to lose, you are selfless, but when you have something to lose, you are selfish. Since the beginning of time, the three things that man feared losing, and which in turn have given birth to conflicts, wars, deceit and crimes, are power, money and woman. The same philosophy and practice come true in the lives of a group of 5 abandoned boys Sallu, Ajjal, Bikroo, Pappu and Bulbul who are brought up in a slum referred to as "Crime Factory", because of the number of criminals the slum bred. The easiest path for them to survive was the path of crime; starting from peddling weed to extortion, money laundering and murder.

Crime Factory

2021

Sherni poster
6.2

A jaded forest officer leads a team of trackers and locals intending to capture an unsettled tigress while battling intense obstacles and pressures, both natural and man-made.

Sherni

2021

Shabaash Mithu poster
6.1

From child prodigy to trailblazing captain, Indian women's cricket icon Mithali Raj navigates highs and lows of professional career. A story of a young girl's determination and stance against discrimination, about her spirit, passion, courage, and her dreams.

Shabaash Mithu

2022

Aankh Micholi poster
5.1

A family of misfits is trying to hide some secrets from the NRI suitor and his family as they want their daughter to get married to a well-to-do NRI guy resulting in a series of comical twists and turns.

Aankh Micholi

2023

Kya Masti Kya Dhoom poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Kya Masti Kya Dhoom

2023

Jeevan Bheema Yojana poster
10.0

Jeevan and Yojna are a couple drowning in debt who hatch an insurance scheme after crossing paths with Bheema, a stranger who bears a striking resemblance to Jeevan - but things spiral out of control when he turns out to be tangled up in a diamond smuggling racket.

Jeevan Bheema Yojana

2026

Soulmates poster
6.0

A carefree rickshaw driver’s life changes when a don targets him and a European tourist, Isa, joins him to test her fiancé’s love. As they journey through Rajasthan’s deserts, havelis, and forts, their bond deepens—but soulmates don’t always stay together. A cross-cultural romance filled with adventure, magic, and longing.

Soulmates

2025

Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari poster
6.5

In the 1990s, a wedding detective has to perform background checks on prospective grooms. In the time before social media and mobile phones, everything has to be done in person.

Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari

2020

2010s · 22 titles

Delhi Belly poster
7.1

Three unsuspecting, average guys find themselves on the hit list of one of India's most-powerful crime syndicates.

Delhi Belly

2011

Photograph poster
6.7

A struggling street photographer, pressured to marry by his grandmother, convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancée. The pair develops a connection that transforms them in ways that they could not expect.

Photograph

2019

Stree poster
7.0

Set in the town of Chanderi, Stree is based on the urban legend of Nale Ba that went viral in Karnataka in the 1990s, and features Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in pivotal roles.

Stree

2018

Gully Boy poster
7.3

Murad, an underdog, struggles to convey his views on social issues and life in Dharavi through rapping. His life changes drastically when he meets a local rapper, Shrikant alias MC Sher.

Gully Boy

2019

Sanam Teri Kasam poster
7.9

Tough ex-convict Inder and traditional mousy Saraswati fall in love and get married, but a tragedy changes their lives forever. The film is a modern rendition of the legends of Shiva-Sati and the novel "Love Story" by Eric Segal.

Sanam Teri Kasam

2016

102 Not Out poster
7.4

An unusual love-hate relationship between a 75-year-old son and his 102-year-old father, who wants to break the oldest-man-alive record.

102 Not Out

2018

Dishoom poster
5.5

When India's top cricketer is kidnapped in the Middle East, a loose cannon and a rookie cop are tasked with finding him before the high-stakes match with Pakistan.

Dishoom

2016

Soorma poster
7.2

Soorma, a comeback story of the hockey legend Sandeep Singh is a biopic that chronicles the life and times of the famed hockey player.

Soorma

2018

Chopsticks poster
6.1

A gifted but insecure woman is in for a transformative experience when she enlists the help of an enigmatic con artist to recover her stolen car.

Chopsticks

2019

Dedh Ishqiya poster
6.7

A team of con men fall for a Begum and her female confidante. Does their love fructify?

Dedh Ishqiya

2014

No Problem poster
4.3

Two friends, who are crooks, rob a bank and the bank manager is accused of being an accomplice. The manager sets out to prove his innocence and bust the duo.

No Problem

2010

West Is West poster
6.4

Salford, North of England, 1976. The now much diminished, but still dysfunctional, Khan family continues to struggle for survival. Sajid, the youngest Khan is deep in pubescent crisis under heavy assault both from his father's tyrannical insistence on Pakistani tradition, and from the fierce bullies in the schoolyard. So, in a last, desperate attempt to 'sort him out', his father decides to pack him off to Mrs Khan No 1 and family in the Punjab, the wife and daughters he had abandoned 35 years earlier.

West Is West

2010

Santa Banta Pvt Ltd poster
3.8

Two friends and their sweet and endearing misadventures and one of these misadventures sees them land in the middle of a kidnapping investigation.

Santa Banta Pvt Ltd

2016

Dream Girl poster
6.4

Desperate to find employment, Karam picks up a job as ‘Pooja’ at a call center for sex chats, keeping most people in his life in the dark about the nature of his work. How long can he keep it up before everyone including his girlfriend and father find out?

Dream Girl

2019

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ata Pata Lapatta

2012

Kya Dilli Kya Lahore poster
7.5

In 1948, a cross-fire erupts at an isolated stretch of Indo-Pak border, leaving only two soldiers alive. One is an Indian soldier of Pakistani origin while the other happens to be a Pakistani soldier of Indian origin. An ironic story of pride and survival begins when - in an attempt to evade danger, they bump into each other. And amidst continuous exchange of bullets, altercations and murkier situations, it evolves into a journey of human connection with an unforeseeable end.

Kya Dilli Kya Lahore

2014

Department poster
6.1

A police inspector recruits a suspended cop for a specialized task force to battle organized crime.

Department

2012

Kaalakaandi poster
6.2

Unfolding through a course of a night in Mumbai, Kaalakaandi showcases three parallel tracks — a man who discovers he has terminal illness decides to let go of his principles and live a little; a woman involved in a hit-and-run seeks redemption and two goons must decide if they can trust each other.

Kaalakaandi

2018

O Teri poster
2.6

Prantabh and Anand, associated with a news channel in Delhi, are in search of a big scam to prove a point to their senior. A dead body accidentally lands up in their car.

O Teri

2014

Always Kabhi Kabhi poster
3.5

Four students come of age during a year at their school, St Marks with various encounters.

Always Kabhi Kabhi

2011

Kaaki Sattai poster
5.5

Mathimaran, a police constable, wants to do something worthy of his job and stumbles upon an organ trafficking ring run by Durai that is exploiting immigrant labourers. But, with Durai's connections inside the force and in politics going deep, can the cop succeed?

Kaaki Sattai

2015

Nawabzaade poster
4.9

Three best friends fall in love with a simple, stay-at-home girl from their neighbourhood, who (unintentionally) pits them against one another. But, as love flies out of the window, the three men realise that their beloved is more than what meets the eye

Nawabzaade

2018

2000s · 15 titles

Monsoon Wedding poster
6.8

A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.

Monsoon Wedding

2001

Welcome poster
6.9

Two gangsters meet Rajiv, who belongs to a respectable family, and want to fix their sister's wedding with him. However, when Rajiv's uncle refuses to the match, a series of hilarious situations occur.

Welcome

2007

Shakti: The Power poster
6.3

A couple visits the husband's family in India and finds itself in the middle of a fratricidal battle.

Shakti: The Power

2002

Delhi-6 poster
6.0

Roshan, an NRI, arrives in Old Delhi with his ailing grandmother and starts to rediscover himself before getting caught in a religious dispute that shakes the once peaceful neighborhood.

Delhi-6

2009

Deewane Huye Paagal poster
5.3

A man embarks on journey to find his love in Dubai, only to learn she has different suitors and admirers.

Deewane Huye Paagal

2005

Run poster
5.1

This action movie is filled with romance and adventure. As Abhisek fights for his life against the forces of crime and injustice, he meets Bhoomika, who captures his heart.

Run

2004

Mulit poster
9.0

Mulit, the most popular hairdresser in Bombay, has it all. Then one day, beautiful Nita visits his hair salon, steals his heart and changes Mulit's life forever.

Mulit

2003

Company poster
7.0

Mallik is a henchman of Aslam Bhai, a Mumbai underworld kingpin. He inducts local hothead Chandu into the gang, and the two of them soon form a formidable faction within the gang, eventually displacing Aslam. As the empire grows, however, the two of them start drifting apart.

Company

2002

Dhamaal poster
6.8

Four friends meet an underworld don who, on his deathbed, clues them in on hidden treasure buried in Goa. The group race towards Goa, not knowing that their plans will soon be foiled, albeit hilariously, by a police officer, who is also after the money.

Dhamaal

2007

Hari Om poster
7.0

Toronto International Film Festival 20014

Hari Om

2004

Jugaad poster
5.3

The catch is Jugaad comes to life when the MCD locks the doors of advertising agency under the sealing drive. Life turns around to the worst and pushes the desperate CEO towards Jugaad and all makeshift efforts. In the process many characters like property dealer, power brokers, so called connected people with politicians and senior officers walk into the story.

Jugaad

2009

Mumbai Xpress poster
5.9

A young man's journey in Mumbai as a kidnapper.

Mumbai Xpress

2005

Fool N Final poster
3.8

A bunch of misfits and gangsters embarks on a journey to find a lost and stolen diamond.

Fool N Final

2007

Barah Aana poster
5.6

Three impoverished roommates have the chance to change their fates when one of them stumbles upon a seemingly low-risk way to earn some extra cash.

Barah Aana

2009

Yuva poster
6.6

An accident on a bridge ties together three young men from different social classes, sparking a course of events that will forever alter their lives.

Yuva

2004

Series credits

The Kapil Sharma Show poster
7.0

Kapil Sharma is back with his gang - Bindu, Chandan and 'mohalle ki dhoban' Gudiya. In tow is a new character, Maski, along with Goli, Roopmati and more! Enjoy guaranteed laughter with Kapil and his antics as different celebrities join in.

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016

Made in Heaven poster
7.2

The story of two wedding planners in Delhi, where tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of big fat Indian weddings revealing many secrets and lies.

Made in Heaven

2019

A Suitable Boy poster
6.0

Modernity confronts tradition in 1950s post-Partition India as a young woman resists an arranged marriage in favour of pursuit of love and a politician's son becomes involved in a transgressive affair.

A Suitable Boy

2020

Abhay poster
6.9

Inspired by true events, the crime thriller revolves around Abhay Pratap Singh, a sharp investigating officer with the mind of a criminal, who can go to any extent to solve a case. Join Abhay as he sets out in the dark gruesome world of crime to save innocent lives, while dealing with his own personal demons.

Abhay

2019

Showtime poster
6.0

An epic saga of legacy and ambition, get a glimpse behind the multi million-dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and power struggles at the top.

Showtime

2024

Jamnapaar poster
7.5

Depicting life from the humble homes of East Delhi to the glamourous skyscrapers of South Delhi, the narrative revolves around Shanky’s life.

Jamnapaar

2024

Murder in Mahim poster
6.3

Police officer Shivajirao Jende and his friend, Retired journalist Peter Fernandes plunge into a murder investigation in Mumbai's underbelly. In a thrilling tale adapted from Jerry Pinto's critically acclaimed book, they uncover secrets of desire, greed, despair and also confront the shadows of their long lost friendship.

Murder in Mahim

2024

No artwork available
NR

A politician hires an assassin to hide a dead body. Who, in the process, comes across various obstacles and ends up killing more people. When the truth comes out, the politician turns his back on the assassin and tries to kill him to clear his name, but finds out that he underestimated the assassin.

Ferrous

2022

Mona Home Delivery poster
NR

A journey of an escort (Mona) and her interpretation about her experiences till now, is what this story is all about. Do witness this sizzling platter of emotions and passion, good enough for trembling your belief system and underpants.

Mona Home Delivery

2019

PariWar poster
NR

A loving father who misses his wayward quarrelsome children will stop at nothing to make sure they come home, and Kashiram Narayan knows just the right tricks.

PariWar

2020

A Simple Murder poster
7.5

A failed entrepreneur, Manish, has a lot going on in life, personal and professional, when he finds himself involved in a case of mistaken identity and ends up getting a contract to kill a young girl, along with an advance of five lakh rupees. The target is the daughter of an influential politician, who has his eyes on the Hoshiarpur ticket. Amid the chaos, Manish, and his wife, Richa must make choices where either greed will get the better of them or they will find their lost sense of self worth.

A Simple Murder

2020

C for Crime poster
9.0

From petty to organised crimes, and criminals to crime journalists, we're taking you through some of the most chilling stories from India's heartland. This is the VICE guide to crime.

C for Crime

2018

Behind the camera