Highest rated as cast or director
Vijay Raaz's 6 titles from the 2020s have a median Balasaur Score of 67, led by Gangubai Kathiawadi (81) and Chandu Champion (79), against 60 for those from the 2010s.
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
Acted in 117
2020s
- 2026
Jeevan Bheema Yojana
Movie
Jumper
Sharma Ji
- 2025
Yugantar
Anna
Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder
Kanhaiya Lal Sahu
Pintu Ki Pappi
Movie
- 2024
JNU: Jahangir National University
Ravindra Tokash
Kartam Bhugtam
Anna
Murder in Mahim
Shivajirao Jende · 8 episodes
Showtime
Saajan Morarka · 7 episodes
- 2023
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
Movie
Aankh Micholi
Movie
Lohardaga
Dara
- 2022
Khalli Balli
Movie
Odd Couple
Yogesh
Janhit Mein Jaari
Kewal Prajapati
Ferrous
The Cleaner
36 Farmhouse
Movie
- 2021
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
Movie
Sherni
Hassan Noorani
- 2020
Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari
Movie
PariWar
Gangaram · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Officer Arjun Singh IPS
Movie
Dream Girl
Rajpal Kirar
Mona Home Delivery
TV
Setters
Nizam
Gun Pe Done
Kamachi
Abhay
Mrityu · 8 episodes
- 2018
Lupt
Dev Shukla
Pataakha
Bechara Bapu
Soorma
Harry
102 Not Out
The Narrator
Kaalakaandi
Rahmat
- 2016
Saat Uchakkey
Jaggi
Dishoom
Khabri Chacha
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
Arvind Dhariwal
Monsoon Mangoes
Prem Kumar
- 2015
Kaaki Sattai
Durai Arasan
Pocket Gangsters
Madhubali
- 2014
Kya Dilli Kya Lahore
Rehmat Ali
O Teri
Bhanwar Singh Kilol
Dedh Ishqiya
Jaan Mohammad
- 2013
KQ
Movie
- 2012
Aalaap
Movie
Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai
Movie
Department
Sawatya
Gali Gali Chor Hai
Movie
- 2011
Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz
Manghi
Delhi Belly
Somayajulu
Always Kabhi Kabhi
Professor Agarwal urf Agro
Bin Bulaye Baraati
Chetta Singh
- 2010
No Problem
Suicidal man
West Is West
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Ek Tho Chance
Movie
Dekh Bhai Dekh
Actor
Barah Aana
Yadav
Delhi-6
Inspector Ranvijay
- 2008
Tandoori Love
Raja
Hari Puttar
Filter
Memsahab
Ajeet Munde
Migration
Movie
- 2007
Journey Bombay to Goa
Das
Fool N Final
Abdul Dicky
Anwar
Master Pasha
- 2006
Manoranjan: The Entertainment!
Movie
- 2005
Mumbai Xpress
Digambar (Hindi)
- 2004
Hari Om
Movie
Raghu Romeo
Raghu
Love in Nepal
Tony Chang
Run
Siddharth's friend
- 2003
Mumbai Matinee
Baba Hindustani
Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne
Chingar
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Ganpat
Mulit
Vikram
- 2002
Road
Mad Villager
Lal Salaam
Ghisu
Company
Koda Singh
- 2001
Aks
Yeda Yakub
- 2000
Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!
Raju Bhai
Jungle
Deshu
No release date
Golmaal Gharana
Ramesh Mishra
Jawaani Lay Doobi
Movie
The Nexus: Shadows of Destiny
Dinesh Patil
Kuku Ki Kundli
Movie
Directed 1
2010s
- 2014
Kya Dilli Kya Lahore
Director
Appearances6
2020s
- 2021
- 2020
A Simple Murder
Narrator · 7 episodes
2010s
- 2018
C for Crime
Narrator · 6 episodes
- 2016
- 2010
Chance Pe Dance
Narrator
No release date
Chambal Paar
Narrator