A look at Amitabh Bachchan’s negative roles

By Entertainment Desk | October 11, 2025

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This was one of his earliest roles where he played the villain, Kumar Sen, an obsessive lover who, after being rejected, plots a murder to frame an innocent man.

Parwana (1971)

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Bachchan played Motallam (Moti), a greedy jaggery seller who cons an older, respected woman into marriage purely for his business gain, demonstrating a deeply selfish and manipulative character.

Saudagar (1973)

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Although primarily famous for his dual roles, one of which is a hero, the titular Don is a suave, ruthless international drug lord and criminal whose sheer villainy sets the stage for the rest of the film.

Don (1978)

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In this double role, he plays both the good-natured elder brother Ravi and his evil lookalike, a ruthless contract killer named Babu, who is brought in to replace Ravi and commit a crime.

Satte Pe Satta (1982)

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Though seeking revenge, his character, David, has grey shades as he takes the law into his own hands, transforming from a simple, honest man into a cold-blooded vigilante pursuing those who wronged him.

Aakhree Raasta (1986)

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He portrays Vijay Singh Rajput, a disgruntled, unforgiving former bank manager who exacts his revenge by forcing three blind men to rob the same bank he was unjustly fired from, showcasing his criminal mastermind.

Aankhen (2002)

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Playing Yashvardhan/Major, he is the leader of a group of six criminals planning a massive bank robbery, an authoritative and commanding figure who operates entirely outside the law.

Kaante (2002)

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Subhash Nagre, the powerful figure he plays, operates a parallel justice system outside the legal framework, which is a morally grey and often ruthless position of power, bordering on anti-heroism or negative influence.

Sarkar (2005)

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He played Viren Sahi, a ruthless gangster and crime boss whose family is targeted by the protagonist seeking vengeance, making him the central, intimidating antagonist.

Family – Ties of Blood (2006)

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In this controversial remake of Sholay, Bachchan took on the iconic villain role of Gabbar Singh, rechristened as Babban Singh, a merciless dacoit spreading terror.

Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007)

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