Name Kavi Raz | Role Actor | |
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Movies Pet Sematary, Big River, The Night Train to Kathmandu, Terror Squad, Warning Sign Similar People Atsushi Funahashi, Mary Lambert, Robert Wiemer, Archana Puran Singh, Tom Kuntz | ||
Kavi Raz Talks to PTC Punjabi About His Next Hollywood Film 'Barefoot Warriors'
Kavi Raz is an Indian-born British actor, writer, director and producer. Born in Punjab, Raz left India at a young age for the United Kingdom, where he grew up. He acquired national prominence as an exceptional hockey player in the Midlands.
Contents
- Kavi Raz Talks to PTC Punjabi About His Next Hollywood Film Barefoot Warriors
- The black prince press junket with satinder sartaaj director kavi raz in surrey bc
- Biography
- Filmography
- References
The black prince press junket with satinder sartaaj director kavi raz in surrey bc
Biography
He attended university in the San Francisco Bay area. Raz was a founder and artistic director of the Wandering Players' Theatre Company. The company staged several World and US premieres of plays from India. Western audiences were exposed to the works of Rabindranath Tagore for the first time, in addition to plays like Sakharam Binder and Shakuntala. This was the first professional South Asian theatre company in the USA.
In the mid-1970s, Raz arrived in Hollywood: a career as an actor was unheard of at a time when roles for South Asian actors in Hollywood television shows and films were limited. Raz had been quoted: “People, especially friends and relatives scoffed at the idea of my becoming an actor. They thought it was a passing fancy and would soon be over. But no, I had a dream and take what it may I journeyed on to make my dream a reality.”
He became the first ever South Asian actor to be signed on as a regular in a major TV series, St Elsewhere. He was a cast member for the first two seasons of the medical drama, and after being let go continued to appear on a recurring basis.
Raz has appeared in over 200 plays, TV shows and films, including guest appearances on The A-Team, M*A*S*M*A*S*H and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
In 1978, Raz founded the production company, K. R. Films Hollywood. Its debut, Lehren - a television weekly variety series for the Asian audience - was shown throughout the United States and Canada. In 1988, K. R. Studios was built in Granada Hills. Housing several buildings including the main studio, it has state-of-art equipment for film and television productions, as well as a multi-track recording facility for post production and recording needs. The studio is now home to many award-winning producers, writers and directors engaged in the production of commercials, TV programmes, music videos and films.
He co-starred with Joe Odagiri and Chloe Snyder in Atsushi Funahashi's Big River in 2005.
Raz began his career as a filmmaker with The Gold Bracelet, a movie about a Sikh man faced with the realities of post-9/11.
Filmography
Actor
-
Agora (post-production) as
Tyler
-
Site (post-production) as
Ronith Nanda
-
Barefoot Warriors (completed) as
Manna Singh
-
Lighting Dreams (Short) (completed) as
Narrator
2024
Expats (TV Series) as
Daleep
- Home (2024) - Daleep
2023
Sarabha as
Sohan Singh Bhakna
2022
Arranged Marriage as
Father
2021
Hot Mess Holiday (TV Movie) as
Gilpreet
2021
Bellbottom as
Mohammad Zia Ul-Haq
2020
We Don't Belong Here (Podcast Series) as
Aswang (voice)
2019
Mera Wattan as
Fauji Chacha
2018
Astro as
Dr. Prem Ramesh
2017
The Black Prince as
Beggar
2016
All Out Dysfunktion! as
Papatikkamasala
2016
Gipsy Sunset
2016
Highway 5 as
Drunkard
2016
Tie the Knot as
Mr.Mehta
2016
Sonne Da Karra as
Arjun
2014
Go North (Short) as
Anand
2013
Touch (TV Series) as
Sanjay Nayar
- Closer (2013) - Sanjay Nayar
2011
I Am Singh as
Ranjit Singh (Ranveer's father)
2011
Southland (TV Series) as
Mr. Patel
- Discretion (2011) - Mr. Patel
2009
Gurdian as
The Plumber
2009
House M.D. (TV Series) as
Driver
- Instant Karma (2009) - Driver
2008
The Ode as
Mr.Kanji
2008
Stiletto as
Store Owner
2008
Bar Starz as
Arabian Man
2007
Rising Shores as
Narayan
2007
Ugly Betty (TV Series) as
Clerk
- Family/Affair (2007) - Clerk
- East Side Story (2007) - Clerk
2007
27, 000 Days (Short) as
Sikh Man
2006
E-Ring (TV Series) as
General Othman Raheem
- The Two Princes (2006) - General Othman Raheem
2006
The Gold Bracelet as
Arjun Singh
2005
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World as
Translator
2005
Big River as
Ali
2005
Homefront (Short) as
Sharif's Father
2005
JAG (TV Series) as
Mazin
- Heart of Darkness (2005) - Mazin
2004
Strong Medicine (TV Series) as
Nawaz
- Ears, Ho's & Threat (2004) - Nawaz
2002
Robbery Homicide Division (TV Series) as
Cab Owner
- 2028 (2002) - Cab Owner
2002
The Agency (TV Series) as
Omars Handler
- The Plague Year (2002) - Omars Handler
2002
Crossing Jordan (TV Series) as
Dr. Singh
- Miracles & Wonders (2002) - Dr. Singh
1995
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Nazim / Rajiv Patel
- Jealous Hearts (2002) - Nazim
- Travels with Andy (1995) - Rajiv Patel
2001
Freddy Got Fingered as
Newscaster (uncredited)
2000
Turbans (Short) as
Mr. Singh - Father
1999
Chicago Hope (TV Series) as
Dr. Primasseri, Sri Lankan Surgeon
- The Heart to Heart (1999) - Dr. Primasseri, Sri Lankan Surgeon
1999
Journey Home
1998
Storm in the Afternoon as
Dr. Ajay Bose
1998
Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book (TV Series) as
Kanan
- Rashomowgli (1998) - Kanan
- Cold Lairs (1998) - Kanan
- Fatherhood (1998) - Kanan
1995
California Dreams (TV Series) as
Hamar
- Community Service (1995) - Hamar
1994
The George Carlin Show (TV Series) as
Passerby #3 / Cab Driver
- George Puts on a Happy Face (1994) - Passerby #3
- George Expresses Himself (1994) - Cab Driver
1993
Missing Persons (TV Series) as
Rajib Narjami
- Some People's Priorities (1993) - Rajib Narjami
1993
Dark Justice (TV Series) as
Naidu
- The Doctor Is In (1993) - Naidu
1993
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Rupesh Poondar
- Vindaloo in the Villows (1993) - Rupesh Poondar
1992
Home Improvement (TV Series) as
Maitre D'
- Overactive Glance (1992) - Maitre D'
1991
All I Want for Christmas as
Cabbie #2
1990
The New Adam-12 (TV Series) as
Hakim / Mustafa Hafiz
- Trick-or-Treat (1991) - Hakim
- Blue Avengers (1990) - Mustafa Hafiz
1990
True Colors (TV Series) as
Dr. Patel
- A Real Pain (1991) - Dr. Patel
- Tooth or Consequences (1990) - Dr. Patel (uncredited)
1990
The Famous Teddy Z (TV Series) as
Indian Waiter
- Teddy Gets a Guru (1990) - Indian Waiter
1984
Santa Barbara (TV Series) as
Hazary / Abar
- Episode #1.1335 (1989) - Hazary
- Episode #1.2 (1984) - Abar
1989
Pet Sematary as
Steve Masterton
1989
Lehren (TV Series)
1988
Shooter (TV Movie)
1988
The Night Train to Kathmandu (TV Movie) as
Prof. Dewan Godbothe
1988
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (TV Movie) as
Pamphlet Man
1988
Hunter (TV Series) as
Surgeon
- Death Signs (1988) - Surgeon
1988
Blue Movies as
Mr. Singh
1988
Achanak
1987
The Three Kings (TV Movie) as
Falafel Stand Worker
1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series) as
Singh
- Lonely Among Us (1987) - Singh
1987
Terminal Entry as
Mahadi
1987
Terror Squad as
Yassir
1982
St. Elsewhere (TV Series) as
Dr. Vijay Kochar
- The Idiot and the Odyssey (1987) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Not My Type (1986) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Santa Claus Is Dead (1985) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Tears of a Clown (1985) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Murder, She Rote (1985) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Amazing Face (1985) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Whistle, Wyler Works (1985) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Hello, Goodbye (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Rough Cut (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Cramming (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- The Women (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar (credit only)
- Equinox (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Vanity (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- After Dark (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Attack (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Drama Center (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- In Sickness and in Health (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Hearing (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Blizzard (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- A Pig Too Far (1984) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- AIDS & Comfort (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- All About Eve (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar (credit only)
- Entrapment (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar (credit only)
- Under Pressure (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- A Wing and a Prayer (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Qui Transtulit Sustinet (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Newheart (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Lust Et Veritas (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Ties That Bind (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Addiction (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Baron von Munchausen (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Craig in Love (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Working (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Dog Day Hospital (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Brothers (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar (credit only)
- The Count (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Monday, Tuesday, Sven's Day (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Remission (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Family History (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Release (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar (credit only)
- Graveyard (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar (credit only)
- Hearts (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Rain (1983) - Dr. Vijay Kochar (credit only)
- Tweety and Ralph (1982) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Legionnaires: Part 2 (1982) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Legionnaires: Part 1 (1982) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Samuels and the Kid (1982) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Cora and Arnie (1982) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Down's Syndrome (1982) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Bypass (1982) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Pilot (1982) - Dr. Vijay Kochar
1987
The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (TV Series) as
Dolph
- There's No Place Like Omsk (1987) - Dolph
1987
What a Country (TV Series) as
Amir
- Moonlighting (1987) - Amir
1987
Ek Musafir
1987
The Colbys (TV Series) as
Prasad
- Power Plays (1987) - Prasad
1986
Our House (TV Series) as
Houseboy
- Home Again (1986) - Houseboy
1986
Divorce Court (TV Series) as
Ravi Sandhar
- Episode dated 14 July 1986 (1986) - Ravi Sandhar
1986
Dynasty (TV Series) as
Voice Over
- The Vendetta (1986) - Voice Over (voice)
1986
Under Siege (TV Movie) as
Saman Kadassi
1985
Hardcastle and McCormick (TV Series) as
Rabin Casir
- Mirage a Trois (1985) - Rabin Casir
1985
Murder: By Reason of Insanity (TV Movie) as
Dr. Honrada
1985
Warning Sign as
Dr. Ramesh Kapoor
1985
The A-Team (TV Series) as
Korem
- Moving Targets (1985) - Korem
1985
Naya Savera
1983
General Hospital (TV Series) as
Lortine
- Episode dated 21 November 1983 (1983) - Lortine
1983
M*A*S*H (TV Series) as
Capt. Rammurti Lal
- U.N., the Night and the Music (1983) - Capt. Rammurti Lal
1983
Do Kinare
1982
Suraag as
Raju (uncredited)
1981
Beyond the Next Mountain as
Chandree
1980
The Formula as
Arab Assassin (uncredited)
1978
Keefer (TV Movie) as
Bakhshish (uncredited)
Producer
-
Agora (associate producer) (post-production)
-
Dating Desi Ishtyle (TV Series) (producer) (post-production)
-
Fashion Forward with Ricky (TV Series) (producer) (post-production)
-
Little India (TV Mini Series) (producer) (post-production)
-
Reserved (Short) (producer) (post-production)
-
Barefoot Warriors (producer) (completed)
-
Lighting Dreams (Short) (producer) (completed)
-
The Plaza (TV Series) (executive producer - 2022) (completed)
-
The Twisted Doll (TV Series) (executive producer - 10 episodes) (completed)
- The Reunion - (executive producer)
- The Friend - (executive producer)
- The Sister - (executive producer)
- The Drive - (executive producer)
- The Dream - (executive producer)
- The Party - (executive producer)
- The Encounter - (executive producer)
- The Flashback - (executive producer)
- The Patient - (executive producer)
- The Scam - (executive producer)
2024
Patel Motel (TV Mini Series) (executive producer)
2023
My Lanka (TV Series) (executive producer)
2023
Sarabha (producer)
2019
Mera Wattan (producer)
2017
You Can't Hear Me (Short) (co-producer)
2017
The Black Prince (producer)
2016
All Out Dysfunktion! (co-producer)
2016
Highway 5 (producer)
2016
Sonne Da Karra (producer)
2015
Yogacize (Video) (producer)
2015
Whats Up Girl! (TV Mini Series) (producer: studio)
2011
I Am Singh (line producer)
2010
Unrest (Short) (associate producer)
2009
Gurdian (co-executive producer)
2007
Rising Shores (producer)
2006
The Gold Bracelet (producer)
1999
Journey Home (producer)
1989
Lehren (TV Series) (producer)
1988
Achanak (producer)
1987
Ek Musafir (producer)
1985
Naya Savera (producer)
1983
Do Kinare (producer)
Director
-
Kikli (post-production)
-
Barefoot Warriors (attached) (completed)
-
Lighting Dreams (Short) (completed)
2023
Sarabha
2019
Mera Wattan
2018
Kande
2017
The Crossings (directed by)
2017
The Black Prince (directed by)
2016
Gipsy Sunset
2016
Highway 5
2016
Sonne Da Karra
2015
Whats Up Girl! (TV Mini Series) (2 episodes)
- Anju McIntyre (2015)
- Tania Mehra (2015)
2007
Rising Shores
2006
The Gold Bracelet
1999
Journey Home
1989
Lehren (TV Series)
1988
Achanak
1987
Ek Musafir
1985
Naya Savera
1983
Do Kinare
Writer
-
Barefoot Warriors (completed)
-
Lighting Dreams (Short) (completed)
-
The Plaza (TV Series) (Created by - 2022) (completed)
2023
Sarabha
2019
Mera Wattan
2017
The Crossings
2017
The Black Prince (written by)
2016
Gipsy Sunset
2016
Highway 5
2016
Sonne Da Karra
2015
Whats Up Girl! (TV Mini Series) (writer)
2007
Rising Shores
2006
The Gold Bracelet (screenplay)
1999
Journey Home
1987
Ek Musafir
1985
Naya Savera
1983
Do Kinare
Thanks
-
The Pipeline (the producers wish to thank) (post-production)
2010
Touch Wood (very special thanks)
Self
2023
The Sunny Blaze Show (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Kavi Raz (2023) - Self
2015
Yogacize (Video) as
Self - Host
2006
Behind the Scenes of 'Big River' (Video documentary) as
Self
1983
The 9th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Dramatic Program
Archive Footage
1987
St. Elsewhere (TV Series) as
Dr. Vijay Kochar
- Good Vibrations (1987) - Dr. Vijay Kochar (uncredited)
References
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