Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Rahi Masoom Raza Centenary Celebrates Mahabharat Writer’s Enduring Dialogue Legacy
Rahi Masoom Raza was a famous Indian writer, poet and lyricist.
Many people remember him especially for the television series Mahabharat.
He helped write the show’s memorable dialogues with Pandit Narendra Sharma.
Actor Puneet Issar says Raza supported his choice to play Duryodhan instead of Bheem.
Tajdar Amrohi remembers that Raza admired filmmaker Kamal Amrohi’s work.
Director B Subhash says Raza could make ordinary scenes more powerful with his words.
Raza wrote for many kinds of films, including comedies, thrillers and musicals.
Artists who worked with him say his writing continues to be deeply respected.
Rahi Masoom Raza is remembered for co-writing BR Chopra’s Mahabharat with Pandit Narendra Sharma.
Puneet Issar recalls that Raza helped him win the role of Duryodhan after hearing him recite Hindi poetry.
Tajdar Amrohi says Raza admired filmmaker Kamal Amrohi and adapted the Urdu word “takhliya” as “ekaant” in Mahabharat.
B Subhash praises Raza’s ability to understand a scene quickly and deepen it through powerful dialogue.
Raza also wrote for films including Disco Dancer, Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki, Karz, Gol Maal and Lamhe.
- Who
- Writer-poet-lyricist Dr Rahi Masoom Raza, along with recollections from Puneet Issar, B Subhash and Tajdar Amrohi.
- What
- A tribute to Raza’s writing career and influence on Mahabharat and Bollywood dialogue.
- When
- During Rahi Masoom Raza’s birth centenary; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Across Indian television and Bollywood cinema, particularly through Mahabharat and films he wrote.
- Why
- To remember Raza’s creative achievements and the impact of his dialogues.
- Remembered for
- Co-writing BR Chopra’s Mahabharat with Pandit Narendra Sharma
- Puneet Issar’s role
- Raza supported Issar’s request to play Duryodhan rather than Bheem
- First Filmfare Award
- Raza won Best Dialogue for Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
- Kamal Amrohi connection
- Raza admired Kamal Amrohi and credited him as an inspiration
- Notable collaboration
- B Subhash worked with Raza on Disco Dancer, Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki, Adventures of Tarzan, Dance Dance and Commando
- Writing range
- Raza wrote comedies, dramas, a supernatural thriller and a musical
- Centenary
- The article commemorates Rahi Masoom Raza’s birth centenary