Raza Murad

“See as a Muslim myself, I have never faced any intolerance or any discrimination in any part of the country, instead I have been showered with love, but the people who say that they have faced intolerance must be given a chance to speak up, instead of muzzling their voice.”

“We can never forget the Gujarat communal riots.”

“It is the birthright of every under trial citizen of our country to apply for bail, and its the prerogative of the honourable judge to either grant or reject it.”

“Destiny wasn't on the side of Rajiv Kapoor. Worse actors than him have succeeded in this industry.”

“I believe homosexuality is very common these days. Nowadays, gay communities are asking for their rights, asking to abolish Article 377. Every religion has homosexuals and lesbians.”

“I am a product of the Film and Television Institute of India, so I never categorised my roles, but yes I was typecast by the producers and the directors as a villain.”

“Hindi films are watched with keen interest in Pakistan, as Pakistani plays are watched in India. Pakistani actors also work in the Indian entertainment industry.”

“My casting in 'Uncle On The Rocks' is like Rajpal Yadav being cast as Shahenshah or Akbar.”

“I am a trained actor and an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).”

“Modi is speaking about national unity, but the leaders of his party are openly saying in their speeches that if Muslims have to stay in India, they must live as second grade citizens. This is wholly unacceptable.”

“When you shoot for a film, mistakes become very easy to manage. If you fumble, a retake can mend it all. You always have another chance , whereas when you work on the stage, you have to be extremely careful. There is no second chance as such.”

“Dad began his career in 1941. He started as a character actor and remained one right up to '87.”

“In '81, my father had an attack of paralysis.”

“Strict laws should be made and implemented against people who leak pirated versions of films online. This is completely anti-national.”

“'Prem Granth' was a good film, but it didn't work.”

“I think stopping any Muslim artist from performing at Ramlila is a cheap gimmick to gain publicity.”

“Jammu and Kashmir has a scenic beauty and I feel that the film industry rather than going abroad in countries like Switzerland and Australia, should visit Kashmir - which is the only Heaven on Earth for the shoots.”

“Kashmiri Pandits are the worst victim of intolerance who were forced to leave their houses, I saw their camps and am appalled to see the conditions they are forced to live in.”

“Our constitution guarantees freedom of speech, and if anybody has a problem we should listen to him, instead of running after him.”

“Piracy should be taken very seriously and strong actions should be taken against it.”