Whenever your friend asks you to watch a specific movie, most probably your first question will be ‘who is the hero.’ But do you ever think who makes hero, a hero? It’s a villain.
No matter how good our hero is, but only a badass villain can bring a taste into a story. And I think everybody would agree with that.
So, this article is dedicated to the most terrifying Bollywood villains who create a kind of terror through their looks and actions. Let’s get started.
10 Most Terrifying Bollywood Villains
#10. Shakaal from Shaan
via: Navbharat Times
We have seen the character of Shakaal in 1980 superhit movie Shaan. It was played by a legendary actor Khulbhushan Kharbanda, whom we know as Bauji in Mirzapur.
Shakaal was like a character who remains quiet most of the time and spoke only when he needed. He lives on his personal island and controls the whole Bombay city from there.
His island was equipped with deadly gadgets, so no one can reach him easily. And if anyone does, he fed him to sharks. You may have also heard his famous dialogue on Instagram reels “Ajeeb Jaanwar Hai, Kitna Bhi Khaye Bhuka Hi Rehte Hai.”
Shakaal also had a tragic back story which creates depth in his character and his bald head makes him look scary.
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#9. Gokul Pandit from Dushman
1998 crime-drama Dushman introduces the nightmare of every girl. Yes, we are talking about Gokul Pandit, a serial killer and rapist who is a postman by profession.
He is the kind of character who can’t control his lust and rapes women out of it. It was portrayed by big-eyed Ashutosh Rana, so you can imagine how terrifying he looks.
You will have goosebumps, whenever he stands beside any girl in a movie.
#8. Kancha Cheena from Agneepath
Kancha Cheena, the name is enough for experiencing fear and terror. And that is why it was created two times, and both times he scared the shit out of us.
The legacy of Kancha Cheena started back in 1990 movie Agneepath, in which it was portrayed by Danny. But when Sanjay Dutt played it in Agneepath of 2012, this character became one of the most terrifying Bollywood villains of all time.
From his bald-headed look like Shakaal to his aggressive actions, everything is terrifying in his character.
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#7. Rahul Mehra from Darr
“Love is the most beautiful feeling in the world”, but what happens if it turns into madness? The 1993 movie Darr answered this question very effectively.
It is the story of Rahul Mehra played by Shahrukh Khan, who deeply falls in love with his college mate Kiran. But he never had the courage to approach her directly.
After college, when Kiran decides to marry his fiance Sunil, Rahul gets out of control and tries to claim Kiran forcefully.
Rahul is a fully insane character who talks with his dead mother, lives in a room full of Kiran’s photos and is able to kill anyone for her.
If you have already watched this movie, you know the sound of “I Love You Ki…Ki…Ki…Kiran.”
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#6. Katya from Ghatak
via: IMDb
Undoubtedly, Katya from Ghatak 1996 is one of the most terrifying Bollywood villains of all time. In fact, he rules the whole city over his fear.
The way he always brings a leopard with him also adds uniqueness to his character. And with the heavy voice of Danny, he looks ruthless.
The strong point of Katya’s character is that he never spares the one who crosses him. He even made Hero’s father a dog in front of the crowd.
#5. Alauddin Khilji from Padmaavat
via: MensXP
Alauddin Khilji is the only character in this list who existed in the real life once. He is a warrior, but with no values and no rules. He is the one who only believes in victory.
Apart from this, he is full of lust and can do anything to satisfy himself. And that is the only reason he wanted to claim Rani Padmavati.
From the way of talking to the way of eating, everything about Alauddin is scary. According to critics, he is the darkest and most disturbing character in Indian cinema.
Even Ranveer Singh has also confessed that he became mentally disturbed while playing it.
#4. Shiv Prasad Yadav from Mardaani 2
via: Bollywood Hungama
In 2019, Mardani 2 introduced us to Shiv Prasad Yadav who looks like a teenager, but from the inside, he is a terrifying criminal with some mental issues.
He used to rape and kill innocent girls for his own satisfaction. Apart from that, he has an ego problem, which makes him scarier.
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#3. Gabbar Singh from Sholay
via: The Indian Express
I don’t think there is any need to explain this character, because Gabbar Singh is a brand ambassador of villains and we all know how scary he is.
Gabbar is a Dacait who robs and kills people. He is terrifying enough to scare even police officers. He only cuts the hands of Thakur to set an example that nobody can stand in front of him.
#2. Rakesh Mahadkar from Ek Villain
No one has imagined Riteish Deshmukh as a villain before Ek Villain. But when we saw him in the role of Rakesh Mahadkar, his all comedy characters vanished from our sight.
Rakesh is a normal middle-class man who is totally frustrated with his personal and professional life. Everyone abuses him and even his wife. So, he starts killing women for his satisfaction.
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#1. Lajja Shankar Pandey from Sangharsh
via: MensXP
Lajja Shankar Pandey tops our list because he is the kind of villain who even scared the shit out of hero. This character was also played by terrifying Ashutosh Rana.
Lajja Shankar is the too obsessed guy with Maa Kaali and believes that he will become immortal by sacrificing children.
According to him, he talks with Maa Kaali and acts as she wishes. In simple words, he is a totally paranoid character who murders children for his unrealistic beliefs.
We hope you will agree with our list of villains. Besides this, there are also some legendary actors who have portrayed the characters of various famous villains. They include Amrish Puri, Gulshan Grover, Shakti Kapoor, Ranjeet, Prem Chopra, etc.