Jul 03 2016

Ten iconic Raaj Kumar dialogues that define swag

by   Shriram Iyengar

With that rasping voice, the fashionable scarves, and ever smouldering pipe, Raaj Kumar redefined style in Hindi cinema. From the suave thief in BR Chopra's Waqt to the deadly Brigadier Suryadev Singh in Tirangaa, the actor set new standards for dialogue delivery. He was 'swag' before the word was invented. Presenting 10 unforgettable dialogues that have become part of the impeccable actor's legend.

1 Humko mita sake zamaane me dum nahin, humse hai zamaana...zamaane se hum nahin. – Bulundi (1981)

2 Hum aankhon se surma nahi churaate...hum aankhein hi chura lete hain. – Tirangaa (1993)

3 Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqdeer se pehle khuda bande se khud pooche, bata teri raza kya hai. – Bulundi (1981)

4 Aapke paon dekhe, bahut haseen hai. Inhe zameen par mat utaariega, mailay ho jayenge. – Pakeezah (1972)

5 Rana ki shatranj ka ghoda a-dai ghar nahin chalta, seedhe raja ko marta hai. – Marte Dam Tak (1987)

6 Jaani, ye chaaku hai, bachchon ke khelne ki cheez nahi. Haath kat jaye toh khoon nikal aata hai. – Waqt (1965)

7 Chinai Seth, jinke apne ghar sheeshay ke hoon woh doosron par patthar nahi phenka karte. – Waqt (1965)

8 Jab hum dosti nibhate hain, toh afsaane likhe jaate hai... aur jab dushmani karte hain, toh tarikh ban jaati hai. – Saudagar (1991)

9 Hum tumhe maarenge, aur zaroor maarenge. Lekin woh bandook bhi hamari hogi, goli bhi hamari hogi aur waqt bhi hamara hoga. – Saudagar (1991)

10 Har aakhri shabd ke baad ek full stop hota hai... aur woh full stop hum hai. – Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993)