When we think of Bollywood villains, our minds often go straight to the menacing male antagonists, Amrish Puri’s Mogambo or Gabbar Singh from ‘Sholay‘. But every now and then, a female character comes along and flips the script completely. These aren’t your typical vamps with dramatic eyeliner and scheming in the background; these are bold, layered, and dangerously intelligent women who steal the spotlight. From Tabu to Priyanka Chopra and more, over the years, a few fearless actresses have stepped into these darker roles and delivered performances so powerful, that they’ve become iconic.
Tabu to Priyanka, 6 Actresses Who Nailed Negative Roles
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Tabu in ‘Andhadhun‘: Cold, cunning, and complex, Tabu’s performance was spine-chillingly good.
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Priyanka Chopra in ‘Aitraaz’: She played a seductive, manipulative boss, turning the tables on gender dynamics.
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Supriya Pathak in ‘Ram-Leela’: As the ruthless matriarch Dhankor Baa, she was both terrifying and magnetic.
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Vidya Balan in ‘Ishqiya’: Seductive and scheming, Vidya’s role blurred the lines between victim and villain.
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Kajol in ‘Gupt’: Her shocking twist as the obsessive killer still gives fans chills.
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Urmila Matondkar in ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’: A dangerously obsessed lover, Urmila delivered unhinged performance.
