Memorable Anti-Hero Characters in Bollywood

Aniket Raj

Haider Meer in Haider

Haider Meer in Haider (2014) sees Shahid Kapoor embodying one of Shakespeare's ultimate anti-heroes, descending into madness after his father's disappearance in Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation.

Mark Donald, aka Don

Mark Donald, aka Don, in Don (2006) is portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan in a remake of the 1978 film, where Khan brings a brutal and chaotic interpretation to the character, transforming him into a ruthless and cunning underworld figure.

Jai and Veeru in Sholay

Jai and Veeru in Sholay (1975) are celebrated as the greatest anti-hero duo in Bollywood history, recruited by a retired police chief to bring down the fearsome bandit Gabbar Singh.

Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes

Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes in 7 Khoon Maaf (2011), played by Priyanka Chopra, is a woman hungry for love who resorts to killing each man she marries in her quest for true love.

Vijay Verma in Deewaar

Vijay Verma in Deewaar (1975) introduces the iconic cultural reference "Mere paas maa hai" and establishes Amitabh Bachchan as the ultimate "Angry Young Man" in this Yash Chopra film.

Vidya Bagchi in Kahaani

Vidya Bagchi in Kahaani (2012), portrayed by Vidya Balan, is a pregnant woman investigating her husband's disappearance, revealing an alternate motive only at the story's climax in Sujoy Ghosh's thriller.

Aryan Singh in Dhoom 2

Aryan Singh in Dhoom 2 (2006) showcases Hrithik Roshan as the master thief pitted against Abhishek Bachchan's Indian police officer, delivering a memorable performance as one of Bollywood's most memorable anti-heroes.