Five Bollywood actors who nailed negative characters
Jaipur Times
1. Vikramjeet Virk: Vikramjeet Virk is known for his portrayal of negative roles, Virk brings an intense and menacing presence to the screen. His recent release ‘Maurh’ earned him praises from his peers and audiences for his commendable performance as ‘Ahmed Doggar’. He has proven his versatility and brilliance in portraying negative characters with his strong performance in films like Agent, Paisa vasool, Heart Attack. He started his career by portraying a negative character of a british officer in Ashutosh Gowarikar's ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se’. He is amongst the actors who can bring versatility even while playing negative character in various films with his strong screen presence and impeccable acting skills, he has successfully portrayed a range of negative characters, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.
2. Vijay Verma: Vijay Verma has proven his versatility by effortlessly slipping into negative roles. After playing the character of controlling, oppresive and abusive husband Hamza in Darlings, he portrayed the character of a serial killer in his film Dahad who is known for killing women. His ability to perfectly layer the emotions of the characters is commendable. Whether it's a planning a heinous crime while playing a serial killer or showcasing the normal side of the character, Vijay's exceptional performance make him a standout in Bollywood.
3. Nawazuddin Siddiqui: National Award winning actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is undoubtedly one of the finest actors in Bollywood, and he has showcased his brilliance in portraying several negative characters in films like Heropanti 2, Kick, Badlapur. His portrayal of the scary and menacing serial killer Ramanna Raghav in Ramanna Raghav biopic sends chills down our spine. With his impeccable acting prowess and the ability to delve deep into the psyche of his characters, Siddiqui has given us some unforgettable performances as the antagonist.
4. Ashutosh Rana: Ashutosh Rana has carved a niche for himself as a master of negative characters. He is the only actor who has won two filmfare awards for Best Villain for his extraordinary performances in Dushman and Sangharsh. Be it the portrayal of a cold blooded psychopath killer in Dushman or a terrifying transgender villain Lajja Shankar Pandey who sacrifices lives of children to attain immortality in Sangharsh, Rana brings an intimidating aura to his roles, and his intense eyes and commanding presence make him a formidable villain on-screen. Rana's ability to infuse complexity and layers into his negative characters is truly remarkable.
5. Sharad Kelkar: Sharad Kelkar has left a lasting impact with his portrayal of negative characters in Bollywood. In the movie Operation Romeo, he played a villainous cop who harasses a couple, creating a discomforting and traumatic situation. He has portrayed an antagonist in films like Housefull 4, Bhoomi, Goliyon ki Leela Rasleela and many more. Kelkar's strong screen presence and ability to bring depth to his characters have made him a sought-after actor for negative roles.
