Vijay Maurya (born 29 September 1976) is an Indian actor, writer, and director who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He is recognized for his versatile contributions to filmmaking, having garnered critical acclaim for both his acting performances and his screenwriting, particularly his sharp and authentic dialogues.
Early Life and Career
Maurya began his journey in the performing arts through theatre, honing his skills as an actor before transitioning into films. His early film appearances include roles in acclaimed movies such as Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday (2004).Career
Vijay Maurya has established a significant presence in Bollywood through his diverse work as an actor, writer, and occasional director.As an Actor
Maurya has consistently delivered impactful performances in supporting roles, often portraying characters with depth and nuance. His acting credits span a variety of genres and have earned him recognition for his ability to blend seamlessly into different narratives. Notable acting roles include:- Moeen in Gully Boy (2019), a performance that garnered widespread critical appreciation.
- Raghu in Paan Singh Tomar (2012).
- Joshi in Bombay Velvet (2015).
- Shekhar in Ludo (2020).
- Inspector Rajpal Singh in Darlings (2022).
As a Writer
Maurya has made a notable mark as a screenwriter and dialogue writer, known for his distinctive voice and ability to craft compelling narratives and realistic dialogue. His breakthrough as a writer came with the critically and commercially successful film Gully Boy (2019), for which he penned the dialogues and earned a Filmfare Award. His other significant writing contributions include:- Pataakha (2018), where he co-wrote the screenplay and dialogue.
- Darlings (2022), where he contributed to the screenplay and wrote the dialogues, receiving further critical praise.
- Murder Mubarak (2024), for which he wrote the dialogues.
As a Director
Maurya has also ventured into direction, helming the short film Phatak and directing various advertising campaigns, showcasing his understanding of visual storytelling.Filmography
As an Actor
- 2004: Black Friday as Tiger Memon
- 2007: Mumbai Cutting (segment: "Anurag Kashyap")
- 2012: Paan Singh Tomar as Raghu
- 2015: Bombay Velvet as Joshi
- 2017: Pari
- 2018: Pataakha as Masterji
- 2019: Gully Boy as Moeen
- 2019: Kadakh as Rajat
- 2020: Ludo as Shekhar
- 2022: Darlings as Inspector Rajpal Singh
- 2024: Murder Mubarak as Inspector Ranneh
- 2024: Maharaj
As a Writer
- 2018: Pataakha (Dialogue, Screenplay)
- 2019: Gully Boy (Dialogue)
- 2022: Darlings (Dialogue, Screenplay)
- 2024: Murder Mubarak (Dialogue)
As a Director
- Phatak (Short film)
Awards and Nominations
- 2020: Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue – Gully Boy (Won)
- 2020: Zee Cine Award for Best Dialogue – Gully Boy (Won)
- 2023: Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue – Darlings (Nominated)