Iconic villains of Bollywood

Sambha of Sholay fame, Mac Mohan passed away recently. Here's a look at some other iconic Bollywood villains.

  • Mac Mohan: Sambha of <i>Sholay</i> fame, Mac Mohan passed away recently. Here's a look at some other iconic Bollywood villains.
    Mac Mohan: Sambha of Sholay fame, Mac Mohan passed away recently. Here's a look at some other iconic Bollywood villains.
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  • Amjad Khan: Who can forget our favourite Gabbar Singh from <i>Sholay</i>. Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy gave the Indian celluloid its biggest and ruthless villain in Gabbar Singh.
    Amjad Khan: Who can forget our favourite Gabbar Singh from Sholay. Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy gave the Indian celluloid its biggest and ruthless villain in Gabbar Singh.
  • Amrish Puri: <i>Mr India</i>'s Mogambo portrayed by Bollywood legend Amrish Puri is undoubtedly the most liked villain. His dialogue <i>Mogambo khush hua</i> remains the most favourite one-liner till date.
    Amrish Puri: Mr India's Mogambo portrayed by Bollywood legend Amrish Puri is undoubtedly the most liked villain. His dialogue Mogambo khush hua remains the most favourite one-liner till date.
  • Gulshan Grover: Gulshan Grover played the character of Kesariya Vilayati to perfection in Subhash Ghai's <i>Ram Lakhan</i>. His dialogue "bad man" became so famous that he was nicknamed as 'bad man' by his fans.
    Gulshan Grover: Gulshan Grover played the character of Kesariya Vilayati to perfection in Subhash Ghai's Ram Lakhan. His dialogue "bad man" became so famous that he was nicknamed as 'bad man' by his fans.
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  • Prem Chopra: Prem Chopra's famous line <i>Prem naam hai mera, Prem Chopra</i> in <i>Bobby</i> added a new dimension to devilish roles.
    Prem Chopra: Prem Chopra's famous line Prem naam hai mera, Prem Chopra in Bobby added a new dimension to devilish roles.
  • Pran: Pran's role of a scheming brother-in-law from <i>Ram Aur Shyam</i> is still etched in people's minds.
    Pran: Pran's role of a scheming brother-in-law from Ram Aur Shyam is still etched in people's minds.
  • Prem Nath: Apart from his many other roles, legendary actor Prem Nath is remembered for the portrayal of Sir Judah in the movie <i>Karz</i>.
    Prem Nath: Apart from his many other roles, legendary actor Prem Nath is remembered for the portrayal of Sir Judah in the movie Karz.
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  • Ajit: <i>Sara shehar mujhe Loyan (Lion) ke naam se janata hai</i>! Loyan or Ajit was remembered for playing a suave villain in many of his movies including <i>Kalicharan</i>.
    Ajit: Sara shehar mujhe Loyan (Lion) ke naam se janata hai! Loyan or Ajit was remembered for playing a suave villain in many of his movies including Kalicharan.
  • Jeevan: Famous as Narad Muni in Bollywood, actor Jeevan had also played villain in many movies in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
    Jeevan: Famous as Narad Muni in Bollywood, actor Jeevan had also played villain in many movies in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
  • Rehman: <i>Chaudhvin Ka Chand</i> and <i>Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam</i> and <i>Waqt</i> were some of his memorable roles.
    Rehman: Chaudhvin Ka Chand and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam and Waqt were some of his memorable roles.
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  • KN Singh: KN Singh was known for being a stylish villain, who was usually seen well-dressed with his trademark pipe. His expressive eyes made him a league apart from his peers.
    KN Singh: KN Singh was known for being a stylish villain, who was usually seen well-dressed with his trademark pipe. His expressive eyes made him a league apart from his peers.
  • Kanhaiyalaal: Kanhaiyalaal is still remembered for his negative roles in <i>Mother India</i>.
    Kanhaiyalaal: Kanhaiyalaal is still remembered for his negative roles in Mother India.
  • Anupam Kher: Who can forget Subhash Ghai's villain Dr Dang played to perfection by Anupam Kher. And its famous one-liner <i>Iss thapad ki goonj abhi tak merey kaanon mein hai</i>.
    Anupam Kher: Who can forget Subhash Ghai's villain Dr Dang played to perfection by Anupam Kher. And its famous one-liner Iss thapad ki goonj abhi tak merey kaanon mein hai.
  • Shakti Kapoor: Shakti Kapoor has probably done all the roles that one could do as a villain. One of his most memorable movies was <i>Chaalbaaz</i>.
    Shakti Kapoor: Shakti Kapoor has probably done all the roles that one could do as a villain. One of his most memorable movies was Chaalbaaz.
  • Lalita Pawar: Lalita Pawar was the quintessential wicked mother-in-law of Bollywood.
    Lalita Pawar: Lalita Pawar was the quintessential wicked mother-in-law of Bollywood.
  • Nadira: Nadira is widely remembered for her role as a temptress in <i>Shree 420</i>
    Nadira: Nadira is widely remembered for her role as a temptress in Shree 420
  • Bindu: Remembered as the most glamourous vamp of her era, Bindu was also famous for her item numbers.
    Bindu: Remembered as the most glamourous vamp of her era, Bindu was also famous for her item numbers.
  • Kiran Kumar: Kiran Kumar is still remembered as Lotiya Pathan in the movie <i>Tezaab</i>.
    Kiran Kumar: Kiran Kumar is still remembered as Lotiya Pathan in the movie Tezaab.
  • Sadashiv Amrapurkar: Sadashiv Amrapurkar earned rave reviews for his portrayal of a eunuch Maharani in Mahesh Bhatt's <i>Sadak</i>. He also won a Filmfare award for Best Villain.
    Sadashiv Amrapurkar: Sadashiv Amrapurkar earned rave reviews for his portrayal of a eunuch Maharani in Mahesh Bhatt's Sadak. He also won a Filmfare award for Best Villain.
  • Ashutosh Rana: He is remembered as a psychotic postman in Kajol starrer <i>Dushman</i>.
    Ashutosh Rana: He is remembered as a psychotic postman in Kajol starrer Dushman.
  • Danny Denzongpa: Danny became the stylised villain in <i>Agneepath</i> as Kancha Cheena.
    Danny Denzongpa: Danny became the stylised villain in Agneepath as Kancha Cheena.
  • Kulbhushan Kulbushan Kharbanda made his first big impact playing the cruel villain - Shaakal in <i>Shaan</i>.
    Kulbhushan Kulbushan Kharbanda made his first big impact playing the cruel villain - Shaakal in Shaan.
  • Ranjeet: He paved way for the entry of the local goon in Bollywood.
    Ranjeet: He paved way for the entry of the local goon in Bollywood.
  • Shatrughan Sinha: Before he turned to playing lead roles in movies, Shatrughan Sinha made his entry into Bollywood with negative roles.
    Shatrughan Sinha: Before he turned to playing lead roles in movies, Shatrughan Sinha made his entry into Bollywood with negative roles.
  • Madan Puri: Late actor Madan Puri is also known for playing many villanous roles in Hindi films.
    Madan Puri: Late actor Madan Puri is also known for playing many villanous roles in Hindi films.
  • Shetty: Shetty has been touted as the greatest Bollywood villain ever by many film buffs.
    Shetty: Shetty has been touted as the greatest Bollywood villain ever by many film buffs.
  • Paresh Rawal: Before shifting focus to comedy, Paresh Rawal began his career with negative roles in films like <i>Krodh</i> and <i>Ram Lakhan</i>.
    Paresh Rawal: Before shifting focus to comedy, Paresh Rawal began his career with negative roles in films like Krodh and Ram Lakhan.