This actor worked in over 500 films, played a judge in 300 of them, never got a lead role, his son became popular Bollywood villain, his name was...
This actor gave his best performances. Despite that, he never played a lead role. If you are wondering who this actor is, then he is none other than Murad. In his career, he played the role of a judge in 300 films. If you watch films of the 50s–60s, you will recognise who Murad is.
Murad made his Bollywood debut in Najma (1943), directed by Mehboob Khan. In a span of 4 decades, Murad did 300 films and in the majority of them, he played the role of a judge. He worked till the 90s and was last seen in the film Qurbaan. Murad gave hit films like Aan, Devdas, Mughal-e-Azam, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Majboor, Kaliya, and Shahenshah in his career. But he always got supporting roles.
He started his career in 1940. He worked till the 90s and was last seen in the film Qurbaan. Murad left a legacy with his son Raza Murad being one of the famous villains in Bollywood. Raza Murad established his name in the industry and till date is loved by his fans for his iconic roles such as Ashraf in Henna, Vishwa in Ram Lakhan, Thakur Raja Virendra Singh in Prem Rog, and more.
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