Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30: Veteran actor Raza Murad, known for his powerful performances, recently opened up about his experiences working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Bhansali’s Admiration for Raj Kapoor
Murad recalled his first collaboration with Bhansali in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), where they bonded over their shared admiration for Raj Kapoor.
🗣 “Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a big fan of Raj Kapoor. He is also my junior from the institute but much younger than me,” Murad said.
🎥 The filmmaker is deeply inspired by Kapoor’s works, especially Prem Rog and Ram Teri Ganga Maili. “Whenever ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ comes on, he leaves everything and watches it till the end,” Murad shared.
Bhansali’s Perfectionism & Work Ethic
Murad praised Bhansali’s meticulous approach to filmmaking.
🔹 “He is a workaholic and a perfectionist. He is a hard taskmaster. If you satisfy him as an actor, you can work with any director in the world,” he said.
🔹 “On set, he controls everything—costumes, makeup, background colors. He visualizes every detail and does not compromise.”
A ‘Lucky Mascot’ for Bhansali
Murad has collaborated with Bhansali on multiple films, including:
✅ Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) – Sarpanch
✅ Bajirao Mastani (2015) – Nizam of Hyderabad
✅ Padmaavat (2017) – Jalaluddin Khilji
✅ Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) – Supporting Role
The actor revealed he will be working on his fifth project with Bhansali.
🎬 “I think I am the only actor he has repeated five times. He calls me his lucky mascot,” Murad said proudly.
Final Thoughts
Describing Bhansali as a “genius,” Murad credited the filmmaker’s vision and dedication for his films’ breathtaking cinematic appeal.
🔥 “He has a huge team, but no flaw, however small, goes unnoticed by him.”
With yet another Bhansali film in the works, audiences can expect another grand cinematic experience featuring the legendary Raza Murad.