Apr 22 , 2025

5 Villains in Bollywood Who Became More Memorable Than the Heroes

By True Scoop

Ranveer Singh As Alauddin Khilji In Padmaavat

One of his best on-screen performances, people re-watched the film just for his performance.

Tigmanshu Dhulia As Ramadhir Singh

In Gangs Of Wasseypur, he was just a class apart. How he imbibed the character and put it on the screen is truly remarkable.

Amrish Puri As Mogambo

One of the most iconic performances as a villain in Hindi films.

Gabbar Singh/Sholay

Most iconic villainous performances, with lines like “Yahan se pachas kos door gaon mein jab bachcha rota hai to maa kehti hai” becoming timeless.

Shakaal/Shaan

Shakaal was particularly noteworthy because he broke away from the traditional villainy popular in Bollywood at the time.

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