Jitendra Kumar, known for his affable smalltown guy roles, does an evil role in the upcoming Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas. Kumar's villain turn brings to mind a few other actors, who shed the hero's garb for a while to be bad on screen.
Bollywood loves its heroes but sometimes the most unforgettable work comes from the other side of the moral ledger. Playing a villain doesn’t mean being one-note; for many actors it’s about the courage to drop a safe persona and dig deep into darker, complicated people that creates an image that audiences can’t forget. Here are five actors who began as dancers, romcom favourites or reliable supporting players and then turned to negative roles that reshaped how the industry and viewers saw them.
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