Dussehra is here and so is the joy of putting the witty Ravan to flames along with his brother Kumbhkaran and son Meghnath, but have you ever wondered who the best 'Ravans' i.e villains of the B'Town are?
The most devilish thing that comes our mind when we think of a villain is "Mogambo Kush Hua". Well, who can be a better Bollywood Ravan than legendary actor Amrish Puri. The actor, who passed away in 2005, is remembered for his negative roles in 'Ram Lakhan,' 'Damini,' 'Koyla' and 'Mr. India.'
Gabbar comes next, sweeping his leather belt on stones, and asking "Kitne Admi The?" Amjad Khan, who gained popularity from his character in 'Sholay', also showed his negative side in 'Mr. Natwarlal' and 'Himmatwala.'
And, of course, how can we forget the dialogue delivery and body language of Prem Chopra in his dialogue "Prem Chopra naam hai mera, Prem Chopra" in the film "Bobby". The veteran actor is also known for his roles in 'Raja Rani' and 'Kaala Patthar.'
Be it the smuggler in 'Wanted', or the corrupt politician in 'Singam 2,' no one could have played these characters like Prakash Raj, which makes him one of the best villains of the modern era.
So who is your favourite villain this Dussehra?
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