Raza Murad
Biography
Raza Murad is a popular Indian actor born on November 23, 1950, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Known for his distinctive baritone voice, he is the son of renowned Bollywood character actor Murad. Raza Murad has acted in over two hundred Bollywood films, working primarily in Hindi cinema alongside some Bhojpuri and other regional language films. Over his career, he has portrayed a wide variety of roles, ranging from sympathetic brothers and brotherly figures during the 1970s to villainous characters in the 1980s and later. Among his memorable character roles is his portrayal of the despondent poet in the 1973 film Namak Haraam, which also featured actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna. He also appeared in the 2018 action, drama, and biographical film Azad.
Career overview
Raza Murad is a popular Indian actor born on November 23, 1950, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He works primarily in Hindi films and is the son of renowned Bollywood character actor Murad. Known for his distinctive baritone voice, he has a career spanning over 200 known acting credits. Alongside his extensive work in Bollywood, he has also worked in Bhojpuri and other regional language films.
Throughout his career, he has portrayed a wide variety of roles. In the 1970s, he often played sympathetic brothers and brotherly figures. One of his memorable character actor roles from this decade was as the despondent poet in the 1973 film Namak Haraam, which also starred Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna. In the 1980s and later, his career transitioned into portraying villainous roles. His filmography also includes regional and other projects, such as the 2018 action, drama, and biographical film Azad.
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Full Filmography
201 titles- Bihu Attack (2026) as Minister
- First Copy (2025) as Yasin Bhai
- Badass Ravi Kumar (2025) as Narrator
- Mission Grey House (2025) as Lala Seth
- Aazam (2023) as Nawab
- Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) as Guest at Lala's party
- Hasmukh (2020) as Jameel Indori
- Superstar Singer (2019) as Self
- Valiyaperunnal (2019) as Khureshi
- I Am Zero (2019)
- Dastaan-E-Miri Piri (2019)
- Padmaavat (2018) as Sultan Jalaluddin Khilji
- Toofan Singh (2017) as Home Minister
- Pyaar on the Rocks (2017) as Uncle
- Kirdar-E-Sardar (2017)
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Himself
- Kabaddi Movie (2016)
- Desi Munde (2016)
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Bajirao Mastani (2015) as Qamar ud-Din Khan
- Rudhramadevi (2015) as Simhana
- King of Kings (2014) as Krishna Vamshi
- Ungli (2014) as Commissioner Arvind Kaul
- Riyasat (2014)
- Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya (2013)
- Businessman (2012) as Guru Govind Patel
- M.L.A. Natha Singh (2011)
- Khuda Kasam (2010) as CBI Chief Sawant
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) as Shamsuddin Atka Khan
- Family: Ties of Blood (2006) as Sehad
- Sarhad Paar (2006)
- Mumbai Xpress (2005)
- Dil Ka Sauda (2005)
- Shiva Shankar (2004)
- Aaiyash: The Desire (2004)
- Hatya: The Murder (2004) as Sciencetist
- Bhola in Bollywood (2004)
- Pyaasi Nagin (2004) as Baba
- Johnny (2003) as Tatya
- Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003) as Indian army Captain
- Humein Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya Chupke Chupke (2003)
- Dangerous Night (2003)
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Aadamkhor Haseena (2002)
- Qaidi (2002) as Mazditta
- Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) as Preeti's Father
- Indra (2002) as Veer Shiva Reddy
- Kaun Karega Insaaf (2002)
- Woh Kaun Thi (2001)
- Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) as Dr. Aalam
- Main Hoon Qatil Jaadugarni (2001)
- Bholi Bhali Ladki (2001)
- Daku Bhairav Singh (2001)
- Bhookha Sher (2001)
- Dafan (2001) as Dharampal
- Heroine No.1 (2001)
- Bhootni (2000)
- Kunwara (2000) as Prithvi Thakur
- Aakhir Kaun Thi Woh? (2000)
- Basanti (2000)
- Dada (1999)
- Putlibai (1999)
- Laawaris (1999) as Inspector Khan
- Son of Dracula (1999)
- Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (1999) as Minister Jagdish Khurana
- Safari (1999) as Father Felix
- Nagin (1998) as Kaal Bairavnath
- Mehndi (1998) as Sethji
- Dil Se.. (1998) as CBI Officer
- Mard (1998) as DGP
- Humse Badhkar Kaun (1998) as Sudarshan Sinha
- Khofnak Mahal (1998)
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) as Thanawala
- Shapath (1997) as Rana Jung Bahadur
- Mahaanta (1997) as The Narrator
- Daayan (1997)
- Agnee Morcha (1997)
- Mafia (1996)
- Namak (1996)
- Apne Dam Par (1996) as Verma
- Rani Hindustani (1995) as Thakur Shamsher Singh
- Aatank Hi Aatank (1995) as Aslam Pathan
- Fauji (1995)
- The Don (1995) as Bhujang
- Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995) as Bidder
- Baazi (1995) as Chief Minister Vishwasrao Chowdhury
- Ab Insaf Hoga (1995) as Kalicharan
- Nishana (1995) as Minister Dharamdas
- Mohra (1994) as Jibran
- Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994) as Sohan Singh / Mohan Singh
- Juaari (1994)
- Sangdil Sanam (1994) as Daman 'Chamda Dada'
- Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994) as Gajendra Singh
- Prem Shakti (1994) as Kewalchand's maternal uncle
- Zakhmi Dil (1994) as D.K.
- Beta Ho To Aisa (1994) as Kunver / Raja Saheb / J.K.
- Aankhen (1993) as D.C.P (uncredited)
- Gunaah (1993) as Rama Patil
- Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993) as Veni Prasad Bhandari
- Dhartiputra (1993)
- Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993)
- Pehchaan (1993) as Judge Jagdish Verma
- Ek Hi Raasta (1993) as Kubla
- Krishan Avtaar (1993)
- Dil Aashna Hai (1992) as Goverdhan Das
- Vishwatma (1992) as Commissioner Pandey
- Dil Hi To Hai (1992) as Chacha
- Jaan Se Pyara (1992) as Guman Singh
- Apradhi (1992) as Balwant
- Mera Dil Tere Liye (1992)
- Virodhi (1992)
- Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) as Captain
- Rajoo Dada (1992) as Vikram
- Mashooq (1992) as Bar Owner
- Jeevan Daata (1991)
- Phool Aur Kaante (1991) as Shankar Dhanraj
- Banjaran (1991) as Thakur Ranjit Singh
- Henna (1991) as Shahbaaz Khan
- Izzat (1991) as DSP Shital Prasad
- Hatyarin (1991)
- Pyar Bhara Dil (1991) as Mr. Puri
- Nachnewale Gaanewale (1991)
- Pyar Ke Naam Qurban (1990) as Inspector Rashid Khan
- Sheshnaag (1990) as Seth Lalchand
- Bandh Darwaza (1990) as Nevla's devotee
- Doodh Ka Karz (1990) as Tantrik
- Haatim Tai (1990) as Bazrat
- Pyar Ka Karz (1990) as Rajpal
- Hum Se Na Takrana (1990) as Judge / Chhotey Thakur
- Kafan (1990)
- Tridev (1989) as Mantriji
- Toofan (1989) as Vikram Issa
- Love Love Love (1989) as Sudhirbhai
- Sau Saal Baad (1989)
- Vardi (1989) as Kalan Khan
- Ram Lakhan (1989) as Sir John
- Farz Ki Jung (1989) as Inspector Gill
- Kanoon Apna Apna (1989) as Dr. Mathur
- Bhrashtachar (1989) as Inspecteur Zorawar
- Dost Garibon Ka (1989) as Thakur Ranjeet Singh
- Kala Bazaar (1989) as Ranbir
- Ghabrahat (1989)
- Aag Ka Gola (1989)
- Aakhri Ghulam (1989)
- Pyar Ka Mandir (1988) as Azam Khan
- Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) as Minister Parshuram
- Aaj Ke Angaarey (1988) as Police Inspector (Sonia's dad)
- Graveyard (1988) as Dr. William D'Souza
- Aage Ki Soch (1988)
- Loha (1987) as Dayal
- Dacait (1987) as Thakur Bhanwar Singh
- Daku Hasina (1987)
- Majaal (1987) as Sunil Kapoor
- Sitapur Ki Geeta (1987) as Thakur Vikram Singh
- Khooni Mahal (1987)
- Main Balwaan (1986) as Hira / Rai Bahadur
- Janbaaz (1986) as Teja
- Palay Khan (1986)
- Adhikar (1986)
- Dilwaala (1986) as Public Prosecutor
- Mera Haque (1986)
- Om (1986)
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) as Bhagwat Choudhary
- Ghulami (1985) as Fatehpur's Thanedar
- Oonche Log (1985)
- Teri Pooja Kare Sansaar (1985)
- Chaar Maharathi (1985) as D.S.P Anil Kumar
- Mujhe kasam hai (1985)
- Raaj Tilak (1984) as Jalal Khan
- Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984) as Fakeer
- Hanste Khelte (1984) as Doctor
- Yaadgaar (1984)
- Bandh Honth (1984)
- Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984)
- Gangvaa (1984)
- Karishmaa (1984)
- Akalmand (1984)
- Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983) as Advocate
- Taqdeer (1983) as Abdul
- Lady Tarzan (1983) as Raghu
- Prem Rog (1982) as Raja Virendra Pratap Singh
- Kaalia (1981)
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) as Danny
- Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981)
- Paanch Qaidi (1981)
- Khwaja Ki Diwani (1981)
- Kala Pani (1980) as Abdul
- Bombay 405 Miles (1980) as Inspector Ram
- Naalayak (1979) as Inspector Ramesh
- Trishna (1978) as Salim's dad
- Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977) as Mani Babu
- Ram Bharose (1977) as Shekhar
- Saheb Bahadur (1977) as Ajay
- Chalta Purza (1977)
- Tyaag (1977)
- Laila-Majnu (1976) as Mastan
- Chori Mera Kaam (1975) as Inspector Shyam Kumar
- Charitraheen (1974) as Mr. Prem
- Namak Haraam (1973) as Alam
- Bindiya aur bandook (1972)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Raza Murad best known for?
Raza Murad is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), Padmaavat (2018), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016).
When and where was Raza Murad born?
Raza Murad was born on November 23, 1950 in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
How many credits does Raza Murad have?
Raza Murad has accumulated over 201 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Raza Murad's background in cinema and television?
Raza Murad is a popular Indian actor born on November 23, 1950, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Known for his distinctive baritone voice, he is the son of renowned Bollywood character actor Murad. Raza Murad has acted in over two hundred Bollywood films, working primarily in Hindi cinema alongside some Bhojpuri and ot...
Raza Murad by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) as Guest at Lala's party — aged about 71
- Bajirao Mastani (2015) as Qamar ud-Din Khan — aged about 64
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 65
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Himself — aged about 65
- Padmaavat (2018) as Sultan Jalaluddin Khilji — aged about 67
- Dil Se.. (1998) as CBI Officer — aged about 47
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