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  • Shah Rukh Khan in Darr, Ranveer Singh in Padmaavat, Amjad Khan in Sholay and 7 more ICONIC Bollywood villains who overshadowed the heroes

Shah Rukh Khan in Darr, Ranveer Singh in Padmaavat, Amjad Khan in Sholay and 7 more ICONIC Bollywood villains who overshadowed the heroes

It's rare that a villain trumps a hero, which doesn't mean the villain wins, but that she/he leaves a far bigger impression. As rare as this is, it has happened, including in Bollywood, in films like Darr, Padmaavat and Sholay. Check out all ten instances below:

  • By Russel D'Silva
  • Published: January 29 2022, 07:20 AM IST
   
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Best Bollywood villains

Best Bollywood villains

Every good story needs a hero and a villain. Without villains, a hero would be of little use, and, in fact, would become quite boring. However, it’s rare to see a villain triumphing over a hero in a story. That doesn’t mean the villain wins in the end, but that she/he leaves a far bigger impression on the audience. As rare as this is, it has happened, including in Bollywood, in films like Darr, Padmaavat and Sholay. Check out all ten instances below:

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Darr

Darr

With due respect to Sunny Deol, Shah Rukh Khan’s psychotic role is why people still love Darr.

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Padmaavat

Padmaavat

Ranveer Singh definitely stole the limelight from Shahid Kapoor in Padmaavat.

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Sholay

Sholay

As good as Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan were, Amjad Khan overshadowed then in Sholay.

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Mr. India

Mr. India

Ditto for Mr. India, where Amrish Puri edged out Anil Kapoor, who essayed the title role no less.

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Gupt

Gupt

Only time a villainess, portrayed by Kajol, managed to score over the hero, played by Bobby Deol.

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Sangharsh

Sangharsh

As good as Preity Zinta and Akshay Kumar were, Ashutosh Rana stole the show in Sangharsh.

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Dushman

Dushman

Likewise, he surged ahead in Dushman over Kajol and Sanjay Dutt’s compelling performances.

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Agni Sakshi

Agni Sakshi

Despite Jackie Shroff’s confident presence, Nana Patekar won the National Award for Agni Sakshi.

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Deewangee

Deewangee

Akshaye Khanna’s a fine actor, but there’s no doubt Ajay Devgn was thedark soul of Deewangee.

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Humraaz

Humraaz

Akshaye Khanna got his own back in Humraaz albeit over Bobby Deol.

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