Akshaye Khanna, Sharad Kelkar to Arjun Rampal: Bollywood Actors Who Played Antagonists and Completely Stole the Show!
It’s always thrilling to watch Bollywood actors unleash menace on-screen as bloodthirsty villains or those who reign terror with mind games. In recent times, actors have introduced a new shade of villains and totally stole the show by painting themselves in morally grey shades.
Akshaye Khanna, Sharad Kelkar to Arjun Rampal: Bollywood Actors Who Played Antagonists and Completely Stole the Show
Akshaye Khanna – Dhurandhar
Akshaye Khanna reigned terror as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar and honestly, he dominated the screens like no other. From steel-cut expressions to violent brutality and letting his presence speak the loudest, Akshaye Khanna turned out to be the major highlight of Dhurandhar.
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Arjun Rampal – Dhurandhar
Arjun Rampal stepped into a deeper shade of grey by portraying the Angel of Death in Dhurandhar. Be it sending chills down the spine with the bloody torture scene or emphasizing dominance through a razor-sharp stare, Arjun Rampal proved again why villainy roles suit him best.
Bollywood Actors Who Played Antagonists and Completely Stole the Show –
Sharad Kelkar – Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web
Sharad Kelkar is winning hearts by reigning dread as Bada Chaudhary, the smuggling kingpin in his latest release, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web. Known for wearing the character like a well-fitted costume, Sharad Kelkar disappeared behind the role and understood its nuances, only to let it speak to the audience.
Jaideep Ahlawat – Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins
Jaideep Ahlawat plays the primary antagonist, a mafia art collector Rajan Aulakh and unleashes terror simply with his curt way of dealing with the conflict. Known for seeping into layered and challenging roles, Jaideep Ahlawat does not disappoint as a suave antagonist; instead, he only peppers the conflict manifold!
Arjun Kapoor – Singham Again
Arjun Kapoor surprised and shocked everyone by taking a detour from his loverboy image, only to step into a grey zone as Danger Lanka in Singham Again. From his chilly expressions to his menacing presence, his dread-filled dialogue delivery and his hold over the character, he emerged as a beloved antagonist!
These actors not only added a new meaning to the antagonists but also stole the show with their fine understanding of the plot and characters. And honestly, we’re here for more of it!
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