Vedang Raina is an emerging talent in the entertainment industry, known for his work as an actor and model. As an actor, he gained recognition for his role as Alia Bhatt’s younger brother in the movie ‘Jigraa’. However, He is often in the news for being the rumored boyfriend of Khushi Kapoor.
In this article, we will explore more about Vedang Raina. We will look at his educational background, his family career, the movies that he has worked in, and a lot more.
Vedang Raina Age and Physical Attributes
Vedang Raina was born on 31st December 1995. As of 2023, he is 29 years old.
Physical Attributes
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair colour | Black Hair |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Vedang Raina Education
| Institution | Qualification |
| Jamnabai Narsee School | High school graduate |
| Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) | Bachelors |
Vedang Raina Career
Vedang Raina’s career can easily be divided into two broad categories. The first section concerns his modeling career, and the second category concerns his acting career.
Vedang Raina Modeling Career
In 2018, Vedang started his modeling career in college, India Couture Week 2024 featured Gaurav Gupta’s stunning collection, showcasing his signature blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design elements. The event brought together the best of Indian fashion, highlighting innovative silhouettes and intricate detailing that define Gupta’s unique style.
On the ramp, Vedand had worn the Cosmic Rays long Jacket. The jacket was from the collection Aurora.
According to Gaurav Gupta, his collection took inspiration from the first rays of the sun at daybreak. Arunodaya represents the early morning, originating from the Sanskrit terms “Arun,” which means dawn, and “Udaya,” meaning the rise of daybreak. The thought behind the designs was to capture this moment where the initial light of dawn dispels the darkness. This was the thought process behind Gaurav Gupta’s entire India couture collection. Arunodaya reflects the magical change from night to day, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the endless opportunities each new beginning brings.
Vedang Raina Acting Career
With his dedication to his craft and a growing fan base, Vedang is considered a promising figure in the field.
So far he has acted only in two movies. They are –
- The Archies. This movie takes inspiration from a comic strip by the same name. The movie is about a group of friends who are trying to save a cherished park in their locality. Vedaang made his acting debut with this movie.
- Jigraa. In this movie, he co-starred with Alia Bhatt. The movie is about a woman
Apart from acting, he also engages with his audience through social media, sharing insights into his life and career. His commitment to his roles and his passion for storytelling continues to earn him accolades and opportunities in the industry.
Awards Won
| Award name and year | Category | Movie |
| Indian Telly Streaming Awards, 2024 | Best OTT Debut Actor | The Archies |
| News18 REEL Movie Award, 2024 | Best Debut Actor | The Archies |
| Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards, 2024 | Best Male Debut | The Archies |
| e4m Play Streaming Media Awards, 2024 | Best Debut Actor | The Archies |
What do the critics say?
All in all, the critics have appreciated Vedang’s performance in the two movies he has done so far. This was despite the two movies ‘The Archie’s’ and ‘Jigraa’ not doing well.
In Fact according to the critics, in the movie Jigraa, Vedang Raina, as a newcomer, had delivered an impressive performance given his limited experience. According to the critics, one of the main reasons as to why the movie didn’t perform well was primarily due to the badly written plot of the movie. The writing failed to make the brother-sister bond in the movie relatable. The vast majority of the people who saw the movie were not able to emotionally connect to the brother-sister relationship as described by the writers of the movie.
In addition to the writers, the critics found Alia Bhatt’s performance in the movie underwhelming. They also expressed dissatisfaction with the director, Manoj Pahwa. According to them, while Manoj Pahwa is reliable, the uninspired screenplay restricts the actors’ potential.
The critics responded in a similar response to the movie The Archies. While the movie itself received mixed reactions, Vedang Raina’s performance as Reggie Mantle stood out for everyone. The movie was the debut movie for a lot of aspiring actors, actresses, and directors.
The lead cast members in The Archies
- Agastya Nanda as Archibald “Archie” Andrews
- Khushi Kapoor as Elizabeth “Betty” Cooper
- Suhana Khan as Veronica “Ronnie” Lodge
- Vedang Raina as Reginald “Reggie” Mantle
- Mihir Ahuja as Jughead Jones
- Aditi “DOT” Saigal as Ethel Muggs
Farhan Akhtar lent his voice as Ben Andrews, Archie’s uncle, in the movie.
The movie was produced by
- Zoya Akhtar. It was her debut movie as a producer.
- Reema Kagti
- Sharad Devarajan
- Jon Goldwater
Vedang Raina had gone the extra mile as an actor in The Archies. Vedang Raina demonstrated his versatility in the movie. For his role as Reggie Mantle, he had gone through intensive training for skating, dancing, and singing for his role in the movie. He doesn’t just stand out as a dancer; he also contributes his vocal talents to the musical, highlighting a multi-faceted aspect that enhances the character of Reggie Mantle.
He is also into singing and has done a few songs for his two movies.
| Year | Song | Album | Composer |
| 2023 | Everything Is Politics” | The Archies | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Aditi “Dot” Saigal |
| Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka | R. D. Burman, Achint Thakkar | ||
| 2024 | Jigra Title Track | Jigra | Achint Thakkar |
| Jigra (Acoustic Version) |
Vedang Raina Family
Vedang Raina is the only child of his parents. His father is Rajesh Raina who is a businessman. Vedang’s mother is Sunita Raina and she is a fashion designer. He was born into a Kashmiri Pandit family and spent most of his childhood in Mumbai. Both his parents played an important role in his life. While his mother inspired him to be creative, his father instilled values of hard work, discipline, and dedication.
Vedang Raina Relationship Rumors
Vedang is rumored to be in a relationship with Khushi Kapoor. There are a lot of cute pictures of cute moments between them. There are videos of Vedang Raina gently holding Khushi’s hair away from her face as she blows her birthday candle. According to Khushi, She and Vedang are just good friends.
Vedang Raina Networth
Vedang Raina’s net worth is approximately around 3 crores. His net worth comes from his earnings as an actor, model and brand collaborations.
Vedang Raina Social Media
Vedang Raina, being a late millennial/early Gen Z, has seen and experienced the power and impact of social media from an early age. He has maintained a strong digital presence on various social media platforms.
| Social media platform | Followers | Handle name |
| 624K | @VedangRaina | |
| 131K | @vedangraina | |
| 42 | Vedang Raina |
