Celebrities recall Nayak Raj Razzak on his 81st birthday
The legendary Raj Razzak ruled over the silver screen and the hearts of audiences with his memorable performances. From "Rongbaaz" to "Behula," the actor created an indomitable place in the film industry, with movies that can only be called classics. He wasn't just an actor, but also a fatherly figure to the entire film industry.
The legend passed away on August 21, 2017. Today would have been his 81st birthday. Even so, many years later, renowned celebrities including Alamgir, Nutan, Babita, and Ilias Kanchan still remember the maestro fondly.
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Nayak Raj Razzak was a friend and philosopher, who guided me throughout my journey in the industry. I first got to meet him in 1972, when he was my co-artiste on my first film, "Amar Jonmobhumi."
Although there was an age difference between us, we still shared a wonderful relationship. I took to heart his passion and dedication to acting.
Watching him, I learned that one should strive for any role, no matter how big or small. The character has to be properly captured in a performer's heart. Then, you have to go in front of the camera and give your best performance.
I didn't learn acting through pen and paper, I learned it from the long and meaningful conversations with Razzak bhai.
Razzak bhai was my guardian: Nutan
I wouldn't have become an artiste if it wasn't for Razzak bhai. He was like a father figure to me and he acted as a guardian angel for the entire film industry.
Usually, I was cast as the second lead in many movies. However, Razzak bhai would cast me as the lead in most of the films he directed and produced.
People still talk about "Kabin", "Malamoti," "Mister Mowla"—where we acted together. He was a very down to earth person.
Razzak bhai played the role of my father: Babita
When I was in the sixth grade, Zahir Raihan bhai offered me a role in his film. Initially, I refused, but then I finally I agreed to play the role of Razzak bhai and Suchanda apa's daughter in "Shongsar."
Later on, I got to work opposite Razzak bhai in a film, which was also directed by Zahir Raihan. This time, the movie had a romantic scene, which literally made me blush. How could I romanticise someone who played my father on-screen? However, Razzak bhai was very supportive and helped ease me into the situation.
Razzak bhai is great as an actor as well as a person.
He loved me like his own son: Ilias Kanchan
Nayak Raj Razzak was like a guardian angel in the industry. He was our film mentor. The current condition of the industry is not great. If Razzak Bhai was alive, maybe we could have all rushed to him for support.
We worked together in "Chadh Suraj" and since then, we made countless, beautiful memories together.
He used to love me like his own son. When he was ill and I visited him, he began to cry and hug me, which ended up making me cry as well.
Nayak Raj Razzak is the only one who rules over our film industry.
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