Murad (right) posing for the camera at the prime of his career.

Heera Aur Pathar (1964), Armaan (1966), Ehsaan (1967); Samandar (1968),Ishara (1969), Naseeb Apna Apna (1970), Mastana Mahi (1971), Jaal (1973) and Hero (posthumously released in 1985) were not only produced by Murad but he also starred in them as the lead actor. Apart from the above mentioned films, Murad also independently produced Ishara (1969) and coproduced Maa Beta (1969). According to his close family and friends, Murad’s inspiration behind joining the film fraternity also stemmed from the desire to serve his nation in the best way he could. Through films Murad believed he was delivering important life lessons and messages to the nation.