Murad (actor)
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Murad was an India
n character actor
who appeared more than 100 Bollywood
films from the early 1940s through to the end of the 1980s playing character roles ranging from a father, uncle, police officer, courtroom judge or an emperor
. His son Raza Murad
is also an actor in the Bollywood industry who is known for playing mostly villain roles. His great-nieces are actresses Sonam
and Sanober Kabir.
His career started out in the early 1940s when he made his acting debut in the 1943 film Najma
which was directed by Mehboob Khan. He became a regular with director Mehboob Khan's films such as Andaz
(1949), Aan
(1952) and Amar
(1954). His other notable films included Do Bigha Zamin (1953) as a cruel landowner, Devdas
(1955) as Devdas's strict father and the Hollywood film titled Tarzan Goes to India
(1962) as a maharajah. For the rest of his career in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s he played mostly a judge
, an emperor or a police officer
.
He died in 1989 at the age of 85
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n character actor
Character actor
A character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
who appeared more than 100 Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films from the early 1940s through to the end of the 1980s playing character roles ranging from a father, uncle, police officer, courtroom judge or an emperor
Emperor
An emperor is a monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress, the female equivalent, may indicate an emperor's wife or a woman who rules in her own right...
. His son Raza Murad
Raza Murad
Raza Murad is an Indian actor working primarily in Hindi films. He has acted in over 200 Bollywood films.He is the son of renowned Bollywood character actor Murad. He is also the first cousin of Zeenat Aman, his uncle being Amanullah Khan, writer of Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah. His niece Sonam was...
is also an actor in the Bollywood industry who is known for playing mostly villain roles. His great-nieces are actresses Sonam
Sonam
Bakhtawar Murad Khan , better known by her screenname Sonam is a former Bollywood actress. She is the niece of actor Raza Murad and great-niece of veteran actor Murad. Her cousin is actress Sanober Kabir.-Career:...
and Sanober Kabir.
His career started out in the early 1940s when he made his acting debut in the 1943 film Najma
Najma (film)
Najma is a 1943 Indian film directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Ashok Kumar and Veena. The film's music is by Rafiq Ghaznavi with lyrics by Anjum Pilibhiti. Najma was the first film under Mehboob Khan's Mehboob Productions banner. Khan paid Kumar Rs. 1 lakh for his role in the film, a record at...
which was directed by Mehboob Khan. He became a regular with director Mehboob Khan's films such as Andaz
Andaz
Andaz is a 1949 Indian Hindi film, directed by Mehboob Khan, music by Naushad. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nargis and Raj Kapoor in a love triangle. Andaz is the only movie that stars Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor together. Cukoo and Murad also appear in supporting roles...
(1949), Aan
Aan
Aan , also known as The Savage Princess in the U.S.A, is a 1952 technicolor Hindi musical produced and directed by the legendary Mehboob Khan, it is said to be India's first technicolour film. It stars Dilip Kumar, Premnath, Nimmi and marked the debut of Nadira who replaced the original choice...
(1952) and Amar
Amar (1954 film)
Amar is a 1954 black-and-white Hindi movie. Produced and directed by Mehboob Khan, the film stars Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Nimmi and Jayant. Amar features music by Naushad with lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni.-Plot:...
(1954). His other notable films included Do Bigha Zamin (1953) as a cruel landowner, Devdas
Devdas (1955 film)
Devdas is a 1955 film directed by Bimal Roy, based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novel, Devdas.In 2005, Indiatimes Movies ranked the movie amongst the Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films.-Plot:...
(1955) as Devdas's strict father and the Hollywood film titled Tarzan Goes to India
Tarzan Goes to India
Tarzan Goes to India is the first film featuring Jock Mahoney as Tarzan. It was written by Robert Hardy Andrews and directed by John Guillermin who also directed Tarzan's Greatest Adventure. It was one of two Mahoney films that took Tarzan out of Africa and sent him to the far east...
(1962) as a maharajah. For the rest of his career in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s he played mostly a judge
Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
, an emperor or a police officer
Police officer
A police officer is a warranted employee of a police force...
.
He died in 1989 at the age of 85
Selected filmography
- AndazAndazAndaz is a 1949 Indian Hindi film, directed by Mehboob Khan, music by Naushad. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nargis and Raj Kapoor in a love triangle. Andaz is the only movie that stars Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor together. Cukoo and Murad also appear in supporting roles...
(1949) - DeedarDeedarDeedar may refer to:*Deedar *Deedar *Deedar...
(1951) - AanAanAan , also known as The Savage Princess in the U.S.A, is a 1952 technicolor Hindi musical produced and directed by the legendary Mehboob Khan, it is said to be India's first technicolour film. It stars Dilip Kumar, Premnath, Nimmi and marked the debut of Nadira who replaced the original choice...
(1952) - Do Bigha ZameenDo Bigha ZameenDo Bigha Zamin is 1953 Hindi film, directed by Bengali film director Bimal Roy and star Balraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy in lead roles. The film is known for its socialist theme, and is an important film in the early parallel cinema of India and is rightly considered a trend setter...
(1953) - Mirza GhalibMirza Ghalib (film)Mirza Ghalib is a Hindi / Urdu film, directed by Sohrab Modi. Based on the life of well known poet Mirza Ghalib, the film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Bharat Bhushan as Ghalib and Suraiya as his courtesan lover. The film won the Golden Lotus Award for National Film Award for Best Film in...
(1954) - AmarAmar (1954 film)Amar is a 1954 black-and-white Hindi movie. Produced and directed by Mehboob Khan, the film stars Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Nimmi and Jayant. Amar features music by Naushad with lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni.-Plot:...
(1954) - DevdasDevdas (1955 film)Devdas is a 1955 film directed by Bimal Roy, based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novel, Devdas.In 2005, Indiatimes Movies ranked the movie amongst the Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films.-Plot:...
(1955) - Azaad (1955)
- YahudiYahudiYahudi is a 1958 Bollywood film directed by Bimal Roy. It starred Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari, Sohrab Modi, Nasir Hussain, Nigar Sultana and others....
(1958) - Mughal E Azam (1960)
- Tarzan Goes to IndiaTarzan Goes to IndiaTarzan Goes to India is the first film featuring Jock Mahoney as Tarzan. It was written by Robert Hardy Andrews and directed by John Guillermin who also directed Tarzan's Greatest Adventure. It was one of two Mahoney films that took Tarzan out of Africa and sent him to the far east...
(1962) - Love in TokyoLove in TokyoLove In Tokyo is a 1966 Hindi film that became a hit at the box office. It was written by Sachin Bhowmick and produced and directed by Pramod Chakravorty. The film stars Joy Mukherjee, Asha Parekh, Pran, Mehmood, Lalita Pawar, Asit Sen and Madan Puri. Hasrat Jaipuri wrote the lyrics.-Filming:The...
(1966) - Dil Diya Dard LiyaDil Diya Dard LiyaDil Diya Dard Liya is a 1966 Hindi film based upon Emily Brontë's celebrated novel Wuthering Heights. The film is directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar and Dilip Kumar. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Pran, Rehman, Shyama and Johnny Walker. The films music is by Naushad who gave one after...
(1966) - Neel KamalNeel Kamal (1968 film)Neel Kamal is a 1968 Hindi film directed by Ram Maheshwari starring Waheeda Rehman in the title role.- Synopsis :Sita and her friends go for a trip, at night Sita sleepwalks and when she is about to be killed by a train walking on the railway track, Ram saves her and her father decides her...
(1968) - Jeevan MrityuJeevan MrityuJeevan Mrityu is a 1970 Hindi movie produced by Tarachand Barjatya for Rajshri Productions. The film stars Dharmendra, Rakhee, Ajit, Rajindernath and Leela Chitnis. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film is considered as one of Dharmendra's best work,...
(1970) - CaravanCaravan (1971 film)Caravan is a 1971 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Nasir Hussain and Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay. Hussain's brother Tahir Hussain is credited as producer. It starred Jeetendra and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Aruna Irani , Helen and Madan Puri...
(1971) - Be-ImaanBe-ImaanBe-Imaan is a 1972 film directed by Sohanlal Kanwar. The film stars Manoj Kumar, Rakhee, Premnath, Pran, Prem Chopra and Tun Tun...
(1972) - Yaadon Ki BaraatYaadon Ki BaraatThe Music of the movie is by the veteran Rahul Dev Burman, and the lyrics are authored by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The Soundtrack, one of the highlights of the movie with unforgettable compositions and extravagant lyrics, is remembered to Date...
(1973) - ManoranjanManoranjanManoranjan is a 1974 Indian Hindi film directed by Shammi Kapoor. It is a remake of Irma La Douce. Sanjeev Kumar plays Jack Lemmon's role, Zeenat Aman Shirley MacLaine's and Shammi Kapoor plays Lou Jacobi's. Hotel Casanova is called Hotel Mauj!...
(1974) - MajboorMajboorMajboor is a 1974 Indian Hindi film directed by Ravi Tandon. Music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film was written by Salim-Javed. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Pran, Madan Puri, Rehman and Farida Jalal....
(1974) - 5 Rifles5 Rifles5 Rifles is a 1974 Hindi film produced and directed by I. S. Johar. The film stars Rakesh Khanna, Shahi Kapoor, and I. S. Johar. The film's music is by Kalyanji Anandji. One particular Qawaali of note in this film is the track Jhoom barabar Jhoom Sharabi sung by the notable qawaal of his times,...
(1974) - Aap Ki KasamAap Ki KasamAap Ki Kasam is a 1974 Hindi film produced by J. Om Prakash, which also marks his directorial debut. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Sanjeev Kumar, Rehman, Asrani and A. K. Hangal. The music is by R.D. Burman, who received the only Filmfare nomination for the film...
(1974) ... Kamal's employer - FaraarFaraarFaraar is a 1975 Bollywood crime film drama. The film is produced by Alankar Chitra and directed by Shanker Mukherjee. The film stars Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Sulochna, Sajjan, Agha and Bhagwan Dada. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji.-Plot:The film is based around a...
(1975) - Sanyasi (1975)
- Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977)
- MuktiMukti (1977 film)Mukti is a 1977 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Raj Tilak, starring Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Vidya Sinha and Mithun Chakraborty-Plot:...
(1977) ... Kapoor - Ganga Ki SaugandhGanga Ki SaugandhGanga Ki Saugandh is a 1978 Hindi movie. Produced and directed by Sultan Ahmed this film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Amjad Khan, Pran, I. S. Johar, Bindu, and Anju Mahendru. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji....
(1978) - Jaani DushmanJaani DushmanJaani Dushman is a 1979 Bollywood popular horror film with a large starcast including Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Mehra, Sanjeev Kumar, Neetu Singh, Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Aruna Irani, Madan Puri, Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor and Premnath. It was directed by Rajkumar Kohli...
(1979) - KhanjarKhanjar (1980 film)Khanjar is a 1980 Hindi language film produced and directed by Atmaram. This action thriller casts Navin Nischol in the lead with the support cast of Reena Roy, Suresh Oberoi, Amjad Khan, Jankidas, Jayshree T., Jeevan, K. N. Singh, Mehmood, Murad, Reeta Bhaduri, Sajjan, Shekhar Kapur...
(1980) - Thodisi Bewafai (1980)
- KaaliaKaaliaKaalia is a 1981 Bollywood film. Written and directed by Tinnu Anand, the film was produced by Iqbal Singh. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan , Parveen Babi, Asha Parekh, Pran, Amjad Khan, K.N. Singh and Jagdeep. The music is by R.D. Burman...
(1981) - Andar BaaharAndar BaaharAndar Bahaar is a 1984 Hindi film. Produced By Romu Sippy and directed by Raj Sippy, the film follows the story line of 48 Hrs.. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Kim, Danny Denzongpa, Gulshan Grover, Huma Khan, Parikshat Sahni, and Moon Moon Sen. The film's music is by R. D. Burman....
(1984) - TamachaTamachaTamacha is a Hindi film is directed by Ramesh Ahuja, and featured Renuka Shahane, wife of Ashutosh Rana.Lyrics: Anand Bakshi...
(1988) - ShahenshahShahenshah (film)Shahenshah is a 1988 Bollywood superhero film directed by Tinnu Anand and starring Amitabh Bachchan in the title role. The film was produced and directed by Tinnu Anand. The story of the film was written by Amitabh Bachchan's wife Jaya Bachan and the screenplay was written by veteran screenwriter...
(1988)
External links
- Murad at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...