Anuj Singh Duhan joins league of iconic Bollywood villains
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Alauddin Khilji – Padmaavat (2018)
Ranveer Singh’s terrifying portrayal of Alauddin Khilji redefined the Bollywood villain for a modern audience
Gabbar Singh – Sholay (1975)
"Kitne aadmi the?" – With these four words, Amjad Khan’s portrayal of Gabbar Singh became the gold standard for Bollywood villains
Anuj Singh Duhan – Superboys of Malegaon (2024)
"Mujhe gandagi bahut pasand hai, I love kachra." – With this earnest and quirky dialogue, Anuj Singh Duhan’s Akram has carved his own niche as a villain
Crime Master Gogo – Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
"Aaya hoon, kuch toh leke jaaunga!" – Played by Shakti Kapoor, Crime Master Gogo combined humor with villainy
Uday Shetty & Majnu Bhai – Welcome (2007)
Nana Patekar as Uday Shetty and Anil Kapoor as Majnu Bhai brought a comic twist to gangster life
Their mix of intimidation and cluelessness turned these bumbling dons into Bollywood icons
Mogambo – Mr. India (1987)
"Mogambo khush hua!" – Amrish Puri’s Mogambo brought a theatrical flair to villains