Quotes from Raza Murad

It's the Punjabi film industry that sustained me and my family for eight years. It is because of my work in Punjabi films that I was able to survive.

All this while when I was not seen in Hindi films, I did a lot of regional cinema. I was a part of various Gujarati, Punjabi and Bhojpuri films.

I always wanted to do an emotional role but was rejected a couple of times because the directors felt that I have always done negative roles and so I wouldn't fit the bill. That was dejecting.

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

A movie should be made keeping in mind they are not hurting any religious sentiments.

I was really touched when I reached the sets of 'Padmaavat' and I greeted Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He hugged me, held my hand high and told everyone, 'Razasaab is with us again. I cannot think of a film without Razasaab!' That was such a big compliment for me.

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

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.

Government should give citizenship to anyone irrespective of religion.

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.

It is the Jammu and Kashmir government, which has to take an initiative of inviting actors and the film industry to the state.

Subramaniyam Swami is a very qualified man; whenever he speaks, he speaks something new.

Actors like Pran Sahab, Jagdeep, Asrani established their identities by doing specialized roles but today acting is more general. Actors used to be image conscious then but now heroines are also playing negatives, it is a notable change.

If Narendra Modi wants the hearts of two communities to meet, he must first truly love Muslims.

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

We can never forget the Gujarat communal riots.

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.

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.

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.

My upbringing in Rampur has contributed a lot to what I am today.

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

Sometimes, the Censor Board is observed taking a lenient view with regard to certain explicit contents, which should be restricted, on screen. The board should be strict in curbing such contents.

Every actor wants to be versatile; everyone wants to do something different.

For me 'Meet Mila De Rabba' is a very important project since it will break my on-screen villainous image and prove my versatility as an actor.