Bollywood’s ‘Shahenshah’ Amitabh Bachchan has portrayed several iconic negative roles throughout his career. From his early days in Parwana to the powerful Sarkar series, here are his 7 most unforgettable villain performances.
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Parwana
In the 1971 film Parwana, Amitabh Bachchan portrayed a negative character for the first time. He played a man so obsessed with love that he was willing to commit murder to win it.
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Faraar
In the 1975 film Faraar, Amitabh Bachchan plays a man consumed by grief and rage as he sets out to seek revenge for his sister’s tragic death, showcasing intense emotion and determination.
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Don
In the 1978 film Don, Amitabh Bachchan played a memorable double role, one as a ruthless underworld don, and the other as Vijay, a simpleton who is the don’s lookalike and brought in to impersonate him.
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Aankhen
Amitabh Bachchan took on a negative role in the 2002 film Aankhen, playing a disgruntled bank manager who masterminds a daring heist. His powerful performance was widely appreciated by both critics and audiences.
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Kaante
In the 2002 film Kaante, Amitabh Bachchan portrayed a grey-shaded character, a seasoned criminal who joins a gang to execute a bank robbery. His intense and layered performance added depth to the action-packed thriller.
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Sarkar
In the Sarkar series (2005, 2008, and 2017), Amitabh Bachchan portrays Subhash Nagre, a powerful and influential figure often compared to an underworld don. His commanding presence and morally complex character became iconic in this political-crime drama.
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Eklavya
In the 2007 film Eklavya: The Royal Guard, Amitabh Bachchan played a grey-shaded role as a loyal royal guard torn between duty and truth. His intense performance added emotional depth to the film’s gripping narrative.