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Vijay Raaz

Vijay Raaz

Born 5 Jun 1963 (age 63) · Delhi, India

Actor
53Films
5.0Avg Monk Scoreacross 20 starring roles
3Recommended+of 20
2000–2026Career

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.

Films

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Career arc

Vijay's films, as critics saw them

20 starring roles · Monk Score 0–10

Mr Joe B. Carvalho (2014): 2.5
Dedh Ishqiya (2014): 7.4
  1. Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011): Monk Score 3.6
  2. Rivaaz (2011): Monk Score 3.6
  3. Aalaap (2012): Monk Score 3.6
  4. Mr Joe B. Carvalho (2014): Monk Score 2.5
  5. Dedh Ishqiya (2014): Monk Score 7.4
  6. Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014): Monk Score 5.5
  7. Second Hand Husband (2015): Monk Score 4.3
  8. Sanam Teri Kasam (2016): Monk Score 3.5
  9. Saat Uchakkey (2016): Monk Score 4.5
  10. Soorma (2018): Monk Score 5.6
  11. Pataakha (2018): Monk Score 6.5
  12. Gully Boy (2019): Monk Score 7.3
  13. Setters (2019): Monk Score 5.1
  14. Chandu Champion (2024): Monk Score 6.2
  15. Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video (2024): Monk Score 4.0
  16. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024): Monk Score 6.1
  17. Fateh (2025): Monk Score 5.1
  18. Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (2026): Monk Score 5.3
  19. Jeevan Ya Bheema Con? (2026): Monk Score 4.6
  20. Pooja Meri Jaan (2026): Monk Score 5.2

Highest: Dedh Ishqiya 7.4Lowest: Mr Joe B. Carvalho 2.53 of 20 Recommended or better

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