Raza Murad reveals what it was really like to spend 22 days with Kishore Kumar in Kashmir

Veteran Bollywood actor Raza Murad has recalled one of the more unusual chapters of his film career: a 22-day schedule in Kashmir alongside the late Kishore Kumar for the 1980 philosophical drama ‘Door Waadiyon Mein Kahin’. The actor recently shared his memories of the experience on social media, offering a rare window into the making of what remains one of the most unconventional films in Hindi cinema.

 

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The post that started it all

Raza took to social media to share a glimpse of a dramatic scene from the film. He wrote about spending three weeks in Kashmir with Kishore Kumar, describing the experience as one that gave him the chance to know the man behind the legend. Raza wrote that he had the privilege of sharing screen space with Kishore Kumar for 22 days in Kashmir during the shoot.

The post came with genuine warmth. Raza did not just talk about the film or the logistics. He spoke about Kishore Kumar as a person, using words like “mysterious” and “multi-talented” to describe the time they spent together on location.

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The roles they played

In the film, Kishore Kumar played a jailed prisoner, while Raza played the role of a jailor who had a soft corner for the convict. The character played by Raza was described as a kind-hearted jailor who sympathised with Rehmat Khan, the character played by Kishore Kumar.

‘Door Waadiyon Mein Kahin’ was not a typical production. The film was directed, produced, and scored by Kishore Kumar himself.

The most striking creative decision in the film had to do with sound. The film featured no songs at all. Instead, it used only natural ambient sounds as its background score. This was a bold choice for a 1980 Hindi film, especially one fronted by a man who was considered one of the greatest playback singers in the country. Kishore Kumar deliberately chose silence over spectacle in a film he made on his own terms.