Top 10 Actors Who Debuted As Villains

In the versatile and ever-evolving world of Bollywood, there have been examples where great heroes have begun their careers as villains and have won millions of hearts on their versatile journey. These actors have proven contrary to stereotypes, and their versatility knows no bounds. Let’s take a look at the top 10 Bollywood heroes who debuted as villains and later charmed their way into the hearts of the audience as beloved heroes.

1. Vinod Khanna Vinod Khanna, the name of the tinsel town, is alwa >> Read More...

His film career began with the 1968 film 'Mann Ka Meet’. In this film, he played the villain, Pran. Vinod Khanna began by playing villains and supporting characters, demonstrating his range and acting abilities. However, his ability quickly drew the attention of directors and viewers alike, and he switched to the main hero role. Vinod Khanna's charm and brilliance shined brightly, and he quickly climbed to fame as a sought-after actor, leaving a lasting impression on the entertainment industry.

2. Shatrughan Sinha Shatrughan sinha is a well known name of the Hindi >> Read More...

He debuted as a villain in the 1969 movie ‘Pyaar hi Pyaar’. Shatrughan Sinha's negative role in his film debut showcased his acting skills and capability to charm audiences with his mighty performances. Although he initially took on minor supporting roles, eventually his talent and dedication paved the way for him to land lead roles. Shatrughan Sinha carved out a position for himself in the industry and emerged as the leading figure in Bollywood thanks to his exceptional acting abilities and commanding presence on screen.

3. Vidyut-Jamwal

He started his acting journey as a Villain in 2011's ‘Force’. This was a remake of tamil movie ‘Kaakha-Kaakha’. His acting skills soon made him a recognizable face in the industry, and he also won multiple awards for his debut, including Filmfare's best debut male. But with his power-packed physique and acting, He soon transformed himself into a hero and did movies like Commando.

4. Nikitin Dheer Nikitin Dheer is the sharp and sleek city boy who >> Read More...

Nikitin Dheer made his Bollywood debut in Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan with his unimaginable dance moves i >> Read More... and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's historical drama Jodha Akbar Jodha Akbar is a very popular epic historical tele >> Read More... , directed by Ashutosh Gowariker Ashutosh Gowariker was born 15 February 1964 in Ko >> Read More... . His portrayal as a villain was well-received by the viewers. Following this, he appeared in several films in negative roles, including Ready, Dabangg 2, and, perhaps most notably, the part of "Tangabali" in Chennai Express Click to look into! >> Read More... .

5. Neil-Nitin-Mukesh

The son of well-known singer Nitin Mukesh Nitin Mukesh is a renowned playback singer who was >> Read More... and the grandson of musician Mukesh, Neil Nitin Mukesh This handsome actor was born as the son of Nitin M >> Read More... , made his acting debut in 2007's suspenseful drama "Jhonny Gaddaar" with Sriram Raghavan Sriram Raghavan is an estimable film director and >> Read More... . He won the Filmfare award for best actor in a first role, demonstrating that the critics thought highly of his performance.

6. Freddy Daruwala Freddy Daruwala was born in the year 1984 in Surat >> Read More...

He made his debut in 2014's ‘Holiday, which starred Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More... in the lead role. Freddy is also known as Farhad Daruwala and is a well-known model from Mumbai. Freddy gained a lot of applause for his acting skills after the holiday.

7. Tahir Raj Bhasin Tahir Raj Bhasin Is an Indian actor. He is a good >> Read More...

Tahir made his debut with a Yash Raj Film in the 2014 Rani Mukherjee starrer ‘ Mardaani Click to look into! >> Read More... ’. He played the role of Antagonist Karan Rastogi in the movie. He has received training in behavioral analytics and body language. Even though Rani received all the praise for her excellent performance, Tahir also left a favorable first impression.

8. Raj Babbar Raj Babbar is an actor turned politician. He is re >> Read More...

Raj Babbar debuted in the world of Cinema in 1977 with ‘Kiss Kursi Ka as a villain. The film was based on the politics played by Indira Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi Sanjay Gandhi, an Indian television and theater ac >> Read More... . Later, during an emergency, the film was banned by the Indian government.

9. Vivek Oberoi Vivek Anand Oberoi's birth was on 3rd Septembe >> Read More...

In the 2002 criminal drama Company," Vivek Oberoi played the villain Chandu. Critical acclaim for his riveting portrayal of a merciless mobster demonstrated his talent for inhabiting complicated personalities. The success of the movie signaled Oberoi's powerful arrival in Bollywood and solidified him as a potential performer capable of playing nasty characters well.

10. Salman Khan Salman Khan is a very famous Indian actor and a pr >> Read More...

Bhai of Bollywood made his debut with a supporting role in 1988's ‘Biwi ho toh Aisi’. The movie starred Rekha and Farooq Shaikh as leads. Salman played a grey character in the movie who undergoes redemption. It is the only movie in which Khan has played a negative role. These Bollywood stars risked taking on negative roles early in their careers, breaking stereotypes and enthralling audiences with their skills as actors. Their transformation from villains to heroes is a tribute to their commitment, ability, and the beauty of Indian cinema. With each passing year, new talents may emerge to follow in their footsteps, extending Bollywood's history of versatility and glory.