Raza Murad: Stardom Alone Can't Carry a Bollywood Film

Veteran actor Raza Murad on actors not working on their craft but working only on their six packs, dearth of villains, playing a Pakistani terrorist, Maidaan and BMCM not faring well at the Box Office The shooting of the film ‘Kashmir – Enigma of Paradise’ is currently going on at the Ellora Studio, Mumbai. We visited the sets. The film aims to present an honest portrayal of Kashmir beyond the stereotypes traditionally seen on the silver screen. The film will highlight the untold history of Kashmir, spanning over 100 years from the early 1920s to today unlike what was shown in Kashmir Files.

Raza Murad in 'Kashmir – Enigma': Syed Salahuddin Role

Veteran actor Raza Murad will be seen playing - Syed Salahuddin the head of Hizbul Mujahideen in ‘Kashmir – Enigma of Paradise’ which is directed by Atul Garg. Excerpts: Will Raza Murad be hated for playing - Syed Salahuddin the head of Hizbul Mujahideen in ‘Kashmir – Enigma of Paradise’? I have been playing negative characters throughout my career. I am not playing a Pakistani character for the first time. I played a Pakistani character even in the film, ‘Heena’. The audiences have become very intelligent. They watch how you have justified the role. Negative characters like Gabbar Singh and Mugambo were very popular. Shatrughan Sinha was one of the most well-known villains.

On the dearth of Villains today There is no dearth of villains in the industry. The characterization of the villain is not done the way it was done earlier. In those days, they would be portrayed as totally black while in today’s times, they are shown as powerful. The portrayal of that degree of hatred is missing.

I agree 100 percent. Ironically, most actors of recent times are stressing more about making their muscles or a six-pack body. That is the latest trend. In its entirety, they only concentrate on developing their body physically. Only a few pay little attention to developing their craft and also to improving their diction, especially in Hindi. If only your physical was enough to become a star, Every Mr. Universe and Mr. World would have become a superstar by now. Working here in this artistic field we need to be able to excel in our craft. Professing good health and being as fit as a fiddle is indeed a great attitude. But only building a body will not help you become a good actor. An assimilation of good vocals, and keeping control of your voice along with your acting capabilities will help you turn into an exuberant actor.

Stardom and Box Office: A Perspective on Film Success

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Maidaan and BMCM with huge stars are not doing well. Your take on stardom Ultimately, films may or may not work. Koi Duniya ka actor yeh dawa nahi kar sakta ki main film chala sakta hoon,aisa nahi hota[No actor can claim to run the film on his stardom] Any film works on totality, it depends on the making and how far you can keep the nerve of the public in control. Also, you never know the film may pick up slowly and gradually. Success or no success of films is like a T20 cricket match. First-day and second-day collections and weekend collections vary. At times, films take a slow start and pick up later on, while a few films pick up on the first day itself and then drop gradually. I think we need to wait and watch. According to the initial box office reports, these films are below expectations. I have not seen these films, but read all the reviews and observed the box office too. If a film runs at the B.O. it benefits the entire film industry. Ajay Devgn’s film,” Maidaan” is based on the coach of a huge football legend. We Indians have a keen interest in Cricket in comparison to Football and Hockey. This film is based on football which is played in a few States only. Main toh kahunga, 'agar Maidan maar le toh bahut achcha hoga'.

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