Varun Raj
Biography
Varun Raj is a British-born actor primarily recognized for his work in theater and independent films. He is perhaps most widely known for his lead performance in the stage play "Mushy: Lyrically Speaking," where he portrayed Musharraf Asghar (the student from Educating Yorkshire who overcame a stammer).
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 1986, 16 episodes • as Nikhil Kapoor
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Haroon Malik
Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Arjun (Age 16 & 28 years)
An artist wishes to marry her childhood sweetheart and settle into family life. However, her boyfriend, who is a genius mathematician is afraid of commitment and breaks up with her just ahead of their wedding. What will the future hold in store for them?
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Aman Singh
Set in 1948, the historic story of India's first Olympic medal post their independence.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Jai
It’s The Blackness is a bold, funny, and heartfelt British-Nigerian and Caribbean comedy-drama set in London, following two young Black graduates as they navigate love, family, ambition, and identity—using humour to explore systemic discrimination and social realities in modern Britain.