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Vedang Raina
Active Bollywood (Hindi Cinema), Streaming & Music
- FromNew Delhi, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age26 years
- Active2023–Present
- Updated
Vedang Raina – Biography
Vedang Raina – Full Information
- Full Name: Vedang Raina
- Popular Name: Vedang Raina
- Nickname: Vedang
- Profession: Actor, Singer, Model
- Known For: Breakout performance as Reggie Mantle in Zoya Akhtar’s musical drama The Archies (2023) and his critically noted turn as Ankur Anand alongside Alia Bhatt in the action thriller Jigra (2024).
- Date of Birth: June 2, 2000
- Age: 26 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Hometown: New Delhi, India (raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra)
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Bollywood Feature Star & Playback Artist
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) approx.
- Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Rajesh Raina (Businessman)
- Mother: Sunita Raina (Fashion Designer)
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Jamnabai Narsee School, Juhu, Mumbai
- College / University: Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (SVKM’s NMIMS), Vile Parle, Mumbai
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Management
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2021 | Scouted by Zoya Akhtar after working across major brand and print modeling campaigns |
| 2023 | Feature acting debut portraying Reggie Mantle in Netflix’s musical film The Archies |
| 2023 | Playback singing debut performing the track Everything Is Politics for The Archies |
| 2024 | Won Best Debut in a Film (Male) at the Filmfare OTT Awards for The Archies |
| 2024 | Starred alongside Alia Bhatt playing Ankur Anand in the action thriller Jigra |
| 2024 | Lent vocals to the title track and iconic recreation Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka for Jigra |
| 2026 | Starred as Keenu in Imtiaz Ali’s romantic drama feature Main Vaapas Aaunga |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2024 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Debut in a Film (Male) | The Archies | Won |
| 2024 | News18 REEL Movie Awards | Best Debut Actor | The Archies | Won |
| 2024 | Indian Telly Streaming Awards | Best OTT Debut Actor | The Archies | Won |
| 2024 | Pinkvilla Style Icon Awards | Best Male Debut | The Archies | Won |
| 2025 | Screen / Guild Honours | Best Supporting Actor | Jigra | Nominated |
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About Vedang Raina
What was Vedang Raina's debut film?
He made his screen acting debut playing Reggie Mantle in Zoya Akhtar's 2023 musical film The Archies on Netflix.
Does Vedang Raina sing his own songs?
Yes, he is a skilled singer and guitarist who sang "Everything Is Politics" in The Archies and recorded "Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka" and the title track for Jigra.
Where did Vedang Raina complete his studies?
He completed his schooling at Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai and graduated with a bachelor's degree from NMIMS in Mumbai.
Who did Vedang Raina play in the movie Jigra?
He played the co-lead role of Ankur Anand, the imprisoned younger brother of Alia Bhatt's character Satya.
What major acting honors has Vedang Raina received?
He won the prestigious Filmfare OTT Award for Best Debut in a Film (Male) in 2024 for his performance in The Archies.
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