This actor worked in over 500 films, played a judge in 300 of them, never became a lead actor, his son is Bollywood's famous..., his name was…
Here we are talking about renowned actor Murad, who worked in more than 500 films. He appeared in the role of a judge in 300 of these and became famous. But his popularity was quite different in terms of money. However, his son Raza Murad won the hearts of fans as a popular villain in the 80s and 90s. But recently, he gave the example of his father to talk about the importance of saving money. 'There Was No Electricity'
In an interview with Filmi Charcha YouTube channel, Raza Murad said, 'I have seen hardships in life. I have faced poverty. There was no electricity in our house in Bhopal. I had to prepare for my exams under a lamppost. I would start studying at midnight and finish at 6 am.' When it was mentioned that many old actors in the film industry have faced financial problems in the last years of their lives, Raza Murad said that they are responsible for their own misfortune, as they should have planned better. 'You Should Think About Your Old Age'
He further added, 'When you earn money, you should think about your old age. In our industry, even the crew members have their own houses. They have savings. They know that the income can stop any day and they know that their health can deteriorate. Why should you beg in front of anyone? I don't want to take any names, but many actors were extremely busy in their golden days. They earned a lot of money and fame, but they spent it all. When they grew up, they were forced to live in rented houses even though they lived in luxurious bungalows. I have seen them travel by auto rickshaw.'
It is worth mentioning that Raza Murad's father was the famous character artist Murad, who worked in more than 500 films during his career, which started before India gained independence. He worked in famous films like 'Do Bigha Zameen,' 'Mughal-e-Azam,' 'Andaz' and even in the Hollywood project 'Tarzan Goes to India' and created a distinct identity among the fans.
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