Known as the show man of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor is counted among one of the most famous film actors, producers and directors in history. He has given many great films to Hindi cinema. Even today people like to watch the films made by him. Not only this, the stories related to his life are famous even today. Today we are going to tell you one such story. Which is related to his film Prem Rog.
Actually the matter is of 1980, when Raj Kapoor was casting for his film Prem Rog. Most of the people had been cast for the film, but the actor was looking for the role of Raja Virendra Singh in the film. To play the role of Raja, a person with a strong and heavy voice was needed. Auditions were conducted for 2 consecutive months. Many actors were called but Raj Kapoor did not seem to fit in any character. Then the showman got the idea of the actor playing the role of a poet in Namak Halal. That actor was none other than Raza Murad.
Everyone was shocked to hear about Raj Kapoor. Everyone wondered how can a new boy, whose name Raj Kapoor himself does not even know, choose him for such a special role in the film. The family members explained a lot to Raj Kapoor for this but Raj Kapoor did not listen to anyone and ordered to find Raza Murad.
Raza Murad was introduced to Raj Kapoor. Raza was dressed in Raja’s clothes, jewelry etc. without audition, makeup was done and Raj Kapoor brought Raza Murad in front of everyone in the look of Raja Virendra Singh of Prem Rog, Prem Rog proved to be the turning point for Raza Murad.
Let us tell you that in the film career, Raza worked in more than 250 films and in most of the films he was in the role of Villain. Raza Murad has played the role of father, uncle or villain on the film screen. Whatever character he came on screen, he played it with such fervor that everyone would admire him. He has also played the role of Villain in Sanjay Leela’s many films Padmavat, Bajirao Mastani.