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Viraj Ghelani
Active Hindi Digital/Web Series, Bollywood, and Gujarati Cinema
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age25–35
- Active2016–Present
- Updated
Viraj Ghelani Biography Information
- Real Name: Viraj Ghelani
- Screen Name: Viraj Ghelani
- Date of Birth: March 5, 1990
- Profession: Actor, Stand-Up Comedian, Content Creator
- Debut Work: Little Things (2016, Behind the scenes / Assistant Art Director); FilterCopy sketches (On-screen acting debut)
- Bollywood Debut: Govinda Naam Mera (2022)
- Gujarati Film Debut: Jhamkudi (2024)
- Known Moniker: Relatable Gujarati Boy, Digital Comedy Star
Viraj Ghelani Family Member Name
- Father: Name not publicly disclosed (School teacher by profession)
- Mother: Name not publicly disclosed (School teacher by profession)
- Brother: Jayraj Ghelani (Professional footballer)
- Maternal Grandmother: Late Bhanuben Thakkar (Frequently featured in his viral videos)
- Spouse: Palak Khimavat (m. December 12, 2024)
Viraj Ghelani Education
- School Education: Schooling completed in Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Higher Education: Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
- Higher Education: Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
Viraj Ghelani Career Highlight
| Year | Milestone / Film Name | Significance |
| 2016 | Little Things | Worked as Assistant Art Director for Dice Media |
| 2018 | FilterCopy & Dice Media Sketches | Rose to major prominence as a digital sketch comedy actor |
| 2019 | What the Folks | Featured in prominent digital streaming web series |
| 2020 | That’s So Viraj | Launched official standalone YouTube channel and comedy skits |
| 2022 | Govinda Naam Mera | Official Bollywood film debut playing the character Balram |
| 2022 | Forbes India Top 100 Digital Stars | Ranked #26 among top digital creators in India |
| 2023 | Jawan | Appeared in Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee’s record-breaking action blockbuster |
| 2024 | Jhamkudi | Lead role in the hit Gujarati horror-comedy blockbuster |
| 2026 | Do Deewane Seher Mein | Featured in theatrical romance-drama project |
Viraj Ghelani Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 2022 | Forbes India | Digital Stars | Top 100 Digital Stars (Rank 26) | N/A | Won |
| 2022 | Exhibit Magazine Awards | Digital Creator | Entertainer of the Year | N/A | Won |
| 2023 | IWM Digital Awards | Social Media | Most Popular Social Media Star (Male) | N/A | Won |
| 2024 | Forbes India | Comedy Creators | Digital Stars – Comedy (Rank 45) | N/A | Won |
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Popularity Score
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Controversy Index
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About Viraj Ghelani
How did Viraj Ghelani start his entertainment career?
He began behind the scenes with Pocket Aces/Dice Media as an assistant art director on Little Things (2016) before stepping in front of the camera for FilterCopy sketches.
Which Bollywood films has Viraj Ghelani acted in?
He made his Hindi film debut in Govinda Naam Mera (2022) and appeared in the Shah Rukh Khan action blockbuster Jawan (2023).
What was Viraj Ghelani's breakthrough regional movie?
He starred in the Gujarati horror-comedy film Jhamkudi (2024), which became a massive box office hit.
Who is Viraj Ghelani married to?
He is married to Palak Khimavat; the couple tied the knot on December 12, 2024.
Who was prominently featured in Viraj's viral comedy videos?
His late maternal grandmother, Bhanuben Thakkar, frequently co-starred in his most popular and wholesome Instagram reels and sketches.
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