Raees (2017) Movie Quotes

Quotes Raees

Gujarat. A State in Independent India where every day is a 'dry day'. Dry day means no trading of liquor. The penalty for selling liquor
is ten years imprisonment. However, prohibition begets rebellion.Even today Gujarat is considered a liquor-free State. Yet, illegal liquor worth 250 billion is sold here every year. This would've been impossible if it weren't for Raees.

"We are Gujaratis. Business runs in our blood. In this business, we need backing, not blood. Not backing. Guts."

"Man is always accompanied by an angel and the devil. Anger is evil because it's the devil's forte."

"I can't help it. When you smile, it strikes me dumb! And I just feel like watching you!. Then take me to Our World. God willing! When I make Our World, you will be the first one to see it. And yes. you will have a say out there. But my love will rule."

-"Don't fly too high. Or, you'll get cut."
-" If I was scared of getting cut, I wouldn't fly kites, I'd hold spools."

"We're in deep waters, Raees. We won't drown. We'll swim across. As shrewd as a merchant, as fearless as a warrior!"

"Raees and I share a strange relationship. We can't be together, yet he won't let me go away."

"In a straight line, on both sides, tall houses are standing. Children are flying kites on the roof. The sky is enveloped with kites.
And over there... no, right behind you, there's an English-medium school.
Children are speaking fluent English. Good morning, Miss Ratna. Here a hospital in memory of my mother. The Parsi doctor will be in-charge, I'm sure he'll still charge only 2 rupees. Aasiya, the air will be rich with everything here.
There will be no fear of starvation or the curse of poverty. The mornings will be spent feasting while the nights in celebration. Amen."

"Did you ever consider religion while doing business? None should starve to death. Neither Hindu nor Muslim. They are our people. Neither the free meals will stop nor the construction of Our World, I'll organize the money."

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