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Deepak Balraj Vij's Biography

Deepak Balraj Vij is an Indian film director who works primarily in the Hindi cinema industry. He directed the movies Aaya Toofan Malik Ek and Mumbai Godfather among others. On August 13 2010 Aika Dajiba a Marathi film that he directed was released.Kishori Shahane a Marathi dancer and actress is his wife.

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Deepak Balraj Vij's Age

Deepak Balraj Vij's was born on 3rd September. Deepak Balraj Vij's Age is Unknown. His Zodiac Sign is Virgo. 

Deepak Balraj Vij's Childhood

There is no information about Deepak Balraj Vij's Childhood. 

Deepak Balraj Vij's Education

There is no information about Deepak Balraj Vij's Education.  

Deepak Balraj Vij's Family

Deepak Balraj Vij's father’s name is Balraj Vij. The name of his mother remains unknown. Deepak Balraj Vij's first wife’s name is Suchita Mathur. The former couple was blessed with two children Varun Vij and Megha Vij Mahapatra. The reason for the couple's split remains unknown. Deepak Balraj Vij then married actress Kishori Shahane in 1991 and was blessed with a son named Bobby Vij who is a rising star. 

Deepak Balraj Vij's Wife

Kishori Shahne Vij (1991-Present)

Kishori Shahane's close friend Jackie Shroff served as their matchmaker. Jackie invited Kishori to visit the movie's set and promised to introduce her to the director who is searching for a Marathi heroine.

On December 21 1991 Deepak and Kishori exchanged vows in a private ceremony in front of their friends and family. Deepak according to Kishori Shahane has a similar sense of adventure. When it comes to helping each other out and being honest they have a rather strong bond.

The couple was blessed with a boy they called Bobby Vij who is also going to be an upcoming star actor. To keep a harmonious balance in their relationship the pair takes time apart from their hectic responsibilities.

Deepak Balraj Vij's Struggles

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Deepak Balraj Vij's Career

Deepak Balraj Vij's Writing Debut Career- Disco Dancer (1982)

In 1982 Babbar Subhash and Rahi Masoom Raza released the dance movie Disco Dancer. Mithun Chakraborty Kim Om Puri Gita Siddharth and Karan Razdan all play supporting roles and Rajesh Khanna makes a cameo appearance.

The movie chronicles the rags-to-riches journey of a teenage street singer from Bombay's slums. The movie is well-known for its filmi disco Bollywood songs which were written by Anjaan and Faruk Kaiser and composed by Bappi Lahiri. The songs Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Aaja by Parvati Khan I Am a Disco Dancer by Vijay Benedict Yaad Aa Raha Hai by Bappi Lahiri and Goro Ki Na Kaalo Ki by Suresh Wadkar and Usha Mangeshkar are all well-known.

The movie was a huge hit all over the world enjoying success in regions including Asia the Soviet Union Eastern Europe the Middle East Turkey and Africa. Disco Dancer was both the highest-grossing foreign picture and the second-highest-grossing movie ever in the Soviet Union. Disco Dancer made Mithun a household name in South Asia the Soviet Union and numerous African nations. 

Jimmy has now gained additional recognition as a stage name for Mithun Chakraborty. The soundtrack CD achieved popularity as well; it was certified Platinum in India and Gold in China. It remains one of the highest-grossing Indian movies of all time after accounting for inflation.

Deepak Balraj Vij's Directorial Debut Career- Zakhmee Insaan (1982)

In the 1982 Bollywood film Zakhmee Insaan directed by Deepak Balraj Vij Javed Khan plays a young irate police officer opposite Shakti Kapoor. 

Deepak Balraj Vij's Production Debut Career- Kahan Hai Kanoon (1989)

The bollywood movie Kahan Hai Kanoon was produced and directed by Deepak Balraj Vij in 1989. Key parts are played by Aditya Pancholi Kimi Katkar and Mandakini. Bappi Lahiri was the composer of the music.

Deepak Balraj Vij's Top 3 Movies

Jaan Tere Naam (1992)

The 1992 Indian love drama film Jaan Tere Naam was produced by Jimmy Nirula and directed by Deepak Balraj Vij. Farheen and Ronit Roy are the stars. Both Roy and Farheen made their acting debut in that film. 

The central characters of the story are Sunil and Vicky two college lads with whom Pinky Malhotra has a romantic relationship. The Nadeem-Shravan pair created the soundtrack for the film. Rani Malik Gauhar Kaanpuri Sayeed Rahi Nawab Arzoo Surendra Sathi and Aziz Khan Shahani wrote the lyrics.

Hafta Vasuli (1998)

The 1998 Indian Bollywood film Hafta Vasuli was produced and directed by Deepak Balraj Vij. Key parts are played by Jackie Shroff Aditya Pancholi Ayub Khan Madhoo and Saadhika Randhawa. 

The corrupt Bombay-based MLA Lotiram Khabadia engages in a variety of criminal enterprises. He is closely associated with Tamancha a wrestler and member of another gang. Lotiram and Tamancha begin campaigning for themselves as elections get near so they can stay in power. A person by the name of Chayavati is their rival. Election results are made public and Chayavati is chosen. Lotiram is distraught since no one seems to care about him anymore. Even Tamancha won't interact with him. 

After being humiliated by Tamancha Lotiram asks former municipal worker Yeshwant for assistance and agrees to testify for the prosecution so that Tamancha can be charged. Police corruption alerts Tamancha who is furious with Lotiram and would do anything to prevent him from testifying. 

Rajesh Roshan wrote the music for the movie and Mohan Sharma Pandit Visheshwar Sharma Maya Govind and K.K. Verma wrote the lyrics.

Mumbai Godfather (2005)

An Indian Bollywood movie with the working title Mumbai Godfather was released on September 23 2005 under the direction of Deepak Balraj Vij. 

Romeo (Vikram Singh) the main character of the movie is in love with the exotic dancer Shalu (Rinku Ghosh). He goes to the bar where she works where the cops then search. He is taken into custody for having a gun. The character Manoj Masti Bhai handed him the gun just before the raid started (Manoj Joshi).

Romeo experiences police violence while incarcerated. He vows vengeance after being treated unfairly and after being freed enlists the aid of the Mumbai underworld don Vijay Bhaichara (Govind Namdeo) to assassinate Masti Bhai. Anjali (Seema) a specialist in encounters spoke on behalf of the law. Anjali (Seema Biswas) an encounter specialist for the law is working to apprehend the murderer. Romeo is also becoming more involved in Mumbai's criminal underworld. Together with Shalu and Vijay Bhaichara he creates a gang. After Romeo assassinates wealthy businessman Naresh Jindal without telling Vijay the two have a falling out.

Vijay furious turns into Romeo's main foe. He joins forces with Inspector Anjali to eliminate Romeo in combat. Romeo's connections and friends are assassinated one by one. Romeo eventually makes the decision to leave his life of crime and begin over. But his history comes back to haunt him. Romeo gets into a fight with the police during which he is shot six times but manages to live. Mixed Reviews were given to this film. 

Mallik Ek (2010)

Sai Baba of Shirdi is the subject of the Hindi spiritual film Malik Ek starring Jackie Shroff Manoj Kumar and Divya Dutta.  Shroff plays the lead part. Deepak Balraj Vij is the film's director while Anup Jalota who also plays the part of Das Ganu composed the soundtrack. 

The movie premiered on October 29 2010. T-Series and Anup Jalota published the soundtrack which was composed by the latter.

Deepak Balraj Vij's Upcoming Projects

Jaan Tere Naam 2

The 1992 Indian love drama film Jaan Tere Naam was produced by Jimmy Nirula and directed by Deepak Balraj Vij. The sequel to director Deepak Balraj Vij's 1992 smash musical Jaan Tere Naam is now in production.

The film titled Jaan Tere Naam 2 (JTN2) is a musical with dance scenes and will feature newbies in the key roles. In a statement posted here Vij said that he has been experimenting with the notion of directing 'Jaan Tere Naam' all over again with a whole new setting concept and cast. It has been 21 years since the film's debut.

The plot is ready and if everything goes according to plan we should choose the lead couple by the end of August and begin filming in September or October. For the movie the director has already hired choreographer Longinus Fernandes music director Anu Malik and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

Deepak Balraj Vij's Marathi Movie Directorial Debut- Companion- Ek Sobti

Companion Ek Sobti a Marathi movie will be directed by Deepak Balraj Vij and produced by Kishori Shahane Vij. Speaking about the movie The movie plot emphasizes relationships and contains humor. The entire Marathi star cast will be in it. As of right now Sachin Khedekar has been cast in one of the movie's key parts. 

Deepak Balraj Vij's Career Timeline

Deepak Balraj Vij's Controversies

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Deepak Balraj Vij's Networth

Deepak Balraj Vij's estimated Networth is $5 Million (37 Crores INR) as of 2022.

Deepak Balraj Vij's Social Work

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Deepak Balraj Vij's Awards

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Deepak Balraj Vij's Achievements

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3 Unknown facts about Deepak Balraj Vij

• Deepak Balraj Vij is the brother of Anand Balraj. 
• Deepak Balraj Vij pursued Yoga with the help of Baba Ramdev.
• Deepak Balraj Vij enjoys eating Vada Pav and Tea as his go-to snack. 

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