Explorer

Shah Rukh Khan In 'Raees' To Avinash Tiwary In 'Bambai Meri Jaan': Gangster Characters That Are Audience Favourites

Indian cinema has made numerous films based on gangster subjects. While some of the contents went on successful ventures, there are many gangster-based films that have attained cult classic status.

New Delhi: Indian cinema has made numerous films based on gangster subjects. While some of the contents went on successful ventures, there are many gangster-based films that have attained cult classic status among the masses, and the lead characters of the gangster films have etched a special place in the hearts of the audiences. Here, let's have a look at the top five gangster characters played by the actors who have been audience favorites all time.

1) Shah Rukh Khan in Raees:

Shah Rukh Khan's character Raees Alam from the film Raees is also a favorite of the masses. The film saw Shah Rukh Khan play the character of a gangster after a very long time, and he nailed the performance in the film.

2) Ajay Devgn in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai

Ajay Devgn's portrayal of Sultan Mirza in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai is also one of the most memorable gangster characters. The character of Sultan Mirza has his own fan following among the audiences, and Ajay also won lots of appreciation for his performance in the film.

3) Avinash Tiwary in Bambai Meri Jaan

Avinash Tiwary is an exceptional talent who needs no introduction. While the versatile actor has played many characters on screen, his performance in the role of gangster Dara Kadri stands tall. The actor brought his own trademark and talent into the foray into the character and gave an intense and menacing performance. From the body language to the dialogue delivery to the persona, he switched himself into the character completely and etched a special place in the hearts of the masses.

4) Akshay Kumar in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Dobaara!

Akshay Kumar's performance as Shoaib Mirza in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara is one of the most famous gangster-based characters. In the sequel to 2010's Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Akshay played the character with sincerity and proved his mettle as an anti-hero in the film.

5) John Abraham in ShootOut at Wadala

John Abraham played the character of Manya Surve in the film Shootout at Wadala. John's character in the crime thriller received appreciation from the masses, and the actor also gave the finest performance as the character of a real-life gangster.

ALSO READ: Prabhas' Grand Pre-Birthday Celebration: The Pan-India Star Gets Twitter Emojis For 'Salaar: Part One - Ceasefire'

Read more
Sponsored Links by Taboola

Top Headlines

Bangladesh Unrest LIVE: Protests Erupt After Sharif Osman Hadi’s Death; Indian Mission, Media Offices Attacked
Bangladesh Unrest LIVE: Protests Erupt After Sharif Osman Hadi’s Death; Indian Mission, Media Offices Attacked
Stones Hurled At Indian Mission In Bangladesh As Osman Hadi’s Death Sparks Nationwide Protests | Video
Stones Hurled At Indian Mission In Bangladesh As Osman Hadi’s Death Sparks Nationwide Protests | Video
Saudi Arabia Sends Back 56,000 Pakistani Beggars As Pakistan Halts 66,000 Travellers
Saudi Arabia Sends Back 56,000 Pakistani Beggars As Pakistan Halts 66,000 Travellers
Newly Released Epstein Estate Photos Spotlight Bill Gates, Chomsky, Bannon And Other Figures
Newly Released Epstein Estate Photos Spotlight Bill Gates, Chomsky, Bannon And Other Figures

Videos

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi Bars Entry of Non-BS6 Vehicles from Other States, Border Checks Tightened Amid Severe Pollution
VB-G RAM G Bill: Parliament Uproar Over VBG Ram-G Bill, Kharge Says Removing Gandhi’s Name Won’t End Corruption
India-Oman Relations: PM Narendra Modi in Oman, to Address Indian Community in Muscat During Two-Day Visit
Breaking: Delhi Pollution Crackdown Tightens Under GRAP-4, Even VIP Vehicles Fined as Smog Deepens
Breaking: Delhi Police Bust ₹16 Crore Cyber Fraud Racket, Accused Arrested Across Multiple States

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget