Director

Vijay Raaz

Vijay Raaz is one of Bollywood's most reliably entertaining character actors, and honestly, the guy's filmography is packed with gems. After debuting in Bhopal Express back in 1999, he's racked up over 90 film credits and become a master of both comedy and menace. His breakthrough moment came with Monsoon Wedding in 2001 when he stole scenes as Dubeyji, but it was really his comedic timing in Run (2004) and Dhamaal (2007) that made audiences sit up and take notice. Beyond the laughs, Raaz has proven he's equally terrifying playing gangsters—Delhi Belly and Dedh Ishqiya showcased his darker side brilliantly. Recent work in prestige projects like Gully Boy, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and Stree proves he's never fallen off, consistently landing roles in films that matter. What makes Vijay Raaz special is his ability to elevate any scene he touches with a gruff charm and that unmistakable baritone voice that's become his signature. Beyond acting, he's a skilled narrator and even stepped into directing with Kya Dilli Kya Lahore in 2014, expanding his creative range. He's the kind of actor who can play a bumbling comic relief one minute and a genuinely threatening presence the next, which is exactly why filmmakers keep casting him. Whether he's doing voice-over work for commercials or anchoring a scene in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali production, Raaz brings authenticity and an edge that feels distinctly his own—making him one of Hindi cinema's most underrated treasures.