A versatile artist, Deepak Balraj Vij is an Indian writer, producer and director who is best remembered for making Aaya Toofan (1999), Mumbai Godfather (2005), and Malik Ek (2010). Having started his career in the film industry as a writer with Disco Dancer in 1982, the writer-turned-director made his directorial debut with Zakhmee Insaan in 1982.

Over the years, he has made about 15 films and some of his popular film credits include Kahan Hai Kanoon (1989), Jaan Tere Naam (1992), Dance Party (1995), Aaya Toofan (1999), Shirdi Sai Baba (2001), Aika Dajiba (2010), which marked his debut in Marathi film and Malik Ek (2010). Apart from being a writer and director, Deepak Balraj Vij has produced several films including Bomb Blast (1993), and Hafta Vasuli (1998).