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Raza Murad Compares Bhansali and Raj Kapoor’s Perfectionism
Actor Raza Murad talked about two famous film directors, Raj Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
He said both cared deeply about getting their films right.
Murad said Bhansali sometimes gets angry when people do not understand what he wants for a scene.
He said he has seen Bhansali shout at stars as well as assistants.
Murad also remembered Kapoor correcting actresses loudly while they worked.
He said the actresses listened and continued performing.
Both directors treated Murad with respect when he first joined their film sets.
Murad recalled that Kapoor became worried and unwell before some film releases.
He said Kapoor felt especially upset when Mera Naam Joker did not do well at the box office.
Raza Murad described Sanjay Leela Bhansali as a perfectionist who can lose his temper when work is not going as intended.
Murad said he had seen Bhansali shout at both assistants and major stars, including actors in his films.
He compared Bhansali with Raj Kapoor, saying both directors prioritized getting their work right over time, schedules, and expense.
Murad recalled that Kapoor and Bhansali each welcomed him warmly on his first day on their sets and introduced him to the crew.
He said Kapoor sometimes shouted at heroines during filming, and became ill before releases but recovered when a film was declared a hit.
- Who
- Actor Raza Murad discussed filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Raj Kapoor.
- What
- Murad compared their perfectionism, on-set tempers, and the respect they showed him.
- Where
- The interview setting is not specified; Murad recounted events on film sets.
- When
- In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani; no interview date is stated.
- Why
- Murad said both directors were uncompromising about their work and wanted scenes done as they envisioned.
Key facts
- Interviewee
- Raza Murad
- Interviewer
- Vickey Lalwani
- Filmmakers compared
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Raj Kapoor
- First film with Raj Kapoor
- Prem Rog (1982)
- Other film recalled
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
- Film discussed as a box-office failure
- Mera Naam Joker
Quotes
Raza Murad
Veteran Indian actor interviewed about filmmakers Raj Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
“Both of them are perfectionists. They want what they want. Time, shift, money, set, dates were of least importance to them. It’s okay, if it takes eight days instead of four days. And, when they are on set, they mean business.”
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“I have seen him shouting at bigger stars as well.”
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