Vijay Raaz is a distinguished Indian actor, director, and comedian, celebrated for his unique voice and versatile performances in Hindi cinema. He gained prominence with his role as Dubeyji in Monsoon Wedding (2001) and has since appeared in over 90 films, including notable titles like Run (2004), Delhi Belly (2011), Gully Boy (2019), and Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). Wikipedia
🧑 Personal Information
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Full Name
Vijay Raaz
Date of Birth
June 5, 1963
Age
61 years (as of April 2025)
Birthplace
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hometown
Delhi, India
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Profession(s)
Actor, Director, Comedian, Narrator
Years Active
1999–present
📏 Physical Stats
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Height
6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Weight
68 kg (150 lbs)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black / Salt & Pepper
Body Measurements
Chest: 38 in, Biceps: 11 in, Waist: 30 in
👨👩👧 Family & Relationships
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Marital Status
Married
Spouse
Krishna Raaz
Children
Daughter – Tanishka Raaz
Parents
Not publicly disclosed
🎓 Education
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Schooling
Not publicly disclosed
College
Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Theatre Training
Sakshi Kala Manch, National School of Drama
🎬 Career Highlights
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Film Debut (Hindi)
Bhopal Express (1999)
Breakthrough Role
Dubeyji in Monsoon Wedding (2001)
Lead Role Debut
Raghu Romeo (2004)
Directorial Debut
Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014)
Notable Films
Run (2004), Delhi Belly (2011), Stree (2018), Gully Boy (2019), Lootcase (2020), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
Languages Worked In
Hindi, Tamil (Kaaki Sattai), Malayalam (Monsoon Mangoes)
📍 Residence
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Palm Court, Malad West, Mumbai
🎯 Hobbies & Interests
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Reading spiritual and philosophical books, Traveling
⚠️ Controversies
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2005
Arrested at Abu Dhabi Airport for possession of 25g of marijuana; later released.
2020
Arrested in Maharashtra following a molestation complaint during the filming of Sherni; released on bail the same day.
💰 Net Worth
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Estimated Net Worth
Approximately ₹145 Crore (approx. $18 million USD)
