A biography for Raza Muradhasn’t been written yet.
“I have been working for both the small and the big screen and I found advantage in both of them and disadvantage in none.”
“Bollywood is living off Punjabi music, culture, and its talent.”
“A.K. Hangal has worked with so many Bollywood personalities. In fact, during his good times he worked with A-listers of the industry and it was so disappointing to see none of them turned up for his funeral.”
“Everybody has to make his own place by his talent and hard work in the industry. There is no short cut and no tag of family works. The same applies to my son also who is at present learning theatre in London and would return soon.”
“I found 'Veer Shivajian' interesting project as it showcases the life of the great Maratha warrior and takes you back in history.”
“Milkha Singh should not forget that the people had forgotten him till the movie 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' was made. So, it is due to this film industry that you have again become popular.”
“When I joined the industry there were mafia like Haji Mastan and Vardharajan. They had a healthy relationship with film stars. Their men never came calling for 'petis' and 'khokas.' In fact they used to felicitate film personalities.”
“I did not do a romantic role in the prime of my youth.”
“I own a flat in Ansal plaza in Shyamla Hills area and am also a member of Lakeview Enclave Welfare Society but I didn't know that there was a separate society of E-block.”
“I learnt English later in life.”
“Government should give citizenship to anyone irrespective of religion.”
“I cannot choose the roles that I get, but I can choose to work hard and do justice to my role, and give my hundred per cent.”
“We need to respect and value our veterans while they are alive.”
“Look around, Punjab is full of potential, talent, handsome faces.”
“Yet there are film stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra who never allowed the mafia to dictate terms to them. But starlets like Monica Bedi used the mafia connection to win stardom and is now paying heavily.”
“Our society is ridden with corruption and corrupt people. This is perhaps the reason why despite receiving several offers, I am unwilling to contest elections as I lack what it takes to become a politician.”
“I have formulated several levels of protest in my 'Sarabjit Bachao Andolan.' The first level is to get the active participation of the entire Punjab entertainment industry. I am also formulating and framing letters to the Indian Prime Minister and President.”
“It is the Jammu and Kashmir government, which has to take an initiative of inviting actors and the film industry to the state.”
“As kids, we were taught to respect every religion and tradition.”
“I have worked on television and love the medium for its connect with the audience.”