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Bollywood has given us some fantastic villains over the years. Now, we know the famous ones, but there are so many more we love even though we don't even know their names!
In the fourth part of our series, we test your knowledge on villains, who have been a part of our memories.
1. Identify this villain.
a. Goga Kapoor.
b. Deepak Shirke.
c. Mahavir Shah.
The correct answer is c. Mahavir Shah was a noted television and stage actor, who worked in Hindi and Gujarati movies.
In a career spanning three decades, Shah acted in over 50 Hindi films like Ankush, Tezaab, Hum Dono, Bichhoo, Yes Boss, Badshah and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.
He passed away died in a car accident in Chicago in 2000. He was 40.
In a career spanning three decades, Shah acted in over 50 Hindi films like Ankush, Tezaab, Hum Dono, Bichhoo, Yes Boss, Badshah and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.
He passed away died in a car accident in Chicago in 2000. He was 40.
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Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
2. Identify this villain.
a. Mahesh Anand.
b. Billa.
c. Yusuf Khan.
The correct answer is b. Billa's real name was Manik Irani.
He has acted in films like Shaan, Geraftaar, Toofan, Dance Dance, Ram Avtar and Khoj.
There are various stories surrounding his death.
He has acted in films like Shaan, Geraftaar, Toofan, Dance Dance, Ram Avtar and Khoj.
There are various stories surrounding his death.
Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
3. Identify this villain.
a. Jack Gaud.
b. Gavin Packard.
c. Bob Christo.
The correct answer is b. Gavin Packard's Irish grandfather John Packard came to India as the member of US army and later settle down here.
Gavin was the eldest of his five children.
A National award-winning bodybuilder, he trained actors like Sanjay Dutt and Sunil Shetty, and Shera, Salman Khan's bodyguard.
Gavin started his career with the Malayalam film Aryan in 1988. His first Hindi film was Ilaaka in 1989.
He worked in 60 films like Mohra, Tadipaar, Chamatkar, Sadak, Tridev and Karan Arjun. His last film Yeh Hai Jalwa released in 2002.
Gavin died on May 18, 2012, of respiratory disorders. He was 48.
Gavin was the eldest of his five children.
A National award-winning bodybuilder, he trained actors like Sanjay Dutt and Sunil Shetty, and Shera, Salman Khan's bodyguard.
Gavin started his career with the Malayalam film Aryan in 1988. His first Hindi film was Ilaaka in 1989.
He worked in 60 films like Mohra, Tadipaar, Chamatkar, Sadak, Tridev and Karan Arjun. His last film Yeh Hai Jalwa released in 2002.
Gavin died on May 18, 2012, of respiratory disorders. He was 48.
Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
4. Identify this villain.
a. Mahesh Anand
b. Tej Sapru.
c. Jack Gaud.
Mahesh Anand has acted in over 75 movies like Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Shahenshah, Toofan and Majboor.
He has acted in quite a few Mahesh Bhatt films like Jurm, Kabza and Sir.
Correct! Mahesh Anand has acted in over 75 movies like Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Shahenshah, Toofan and Majboor.
He has acted in quite a few Mahesh Bhatt films like Jurm, Kabza and Sir.
Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
5. Identify this villain.
a. Iftekar.
b. Yusuf Khan.
c. Zebeisko.
The correct answer is b. Yusuf Khan is best known for his character Zebisko in Amar Akbar Anthony and later, in Naseeb
Very few know that he is father of actor Faraaz Khan, who starred opposite Rani Mukerji in Mehndi.
Yusuf Khan passed away in 1984 due to a massive heart attack.
Correct! Yusuf Khan is best known for his character Zebisko in Amar Akbar Anthony and later, in Naseeb
Very few know that he is father of actor Faraaz Khan, who starred opposite Rani Mukerji in Mehndi.
Yusuf Khan passed away in 1984 due to a massive heart attack.
Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
6. Identify this villain.
a. Deepak Shirke.
b. Dara Singh.
c. Gurbachchan Singh.
Gurbachchan Singh was a wrestler in his hometown of Gurdaspur, Punjab, during the 1970s.
He started his movie career as a stuntman in Aas Ka Panchi (1961). Later, he became an assistant fight co-ordinator in Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974). Not many know that in Kranti, he played Dilip Kumar's stunt double.
He has acted in films like Prem Rog, Sharaabi, Mr India, Naam, Pukar and Yamla Pagla Deewana. Nowadays, he acts and is a stunt master in some episodes of CID.
He started his movie career as a stuntman in Aas Ka Panchi (1961). Later, he became an assistant fight co-ordinator in Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974). Not many know that in Kranti, he played Dilip Kumar's stunt double.
He has acted in films like Prem Rog, Sharaabi, Mr India, Naam, Pukar and Yamla Pagla Deewana. Nowadays, he acts and is a stunt master in some episodes of CID.
Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
7. Identify this villain.
a. Gulshan Grover.
b. Sudhir.
c. Ranjeet.
The correct answer is b. Did you know Sudhir was the first choice of Kagaz Ke Phool (1959), a role that finally went to Guru Dutt?
In fact, Sudhir and Sunil Dutt were batchmates in Mumbai's Jaihind college. Sudhir became an actor even before Dutt even entered films.
He has worked in films like Kaalia, Satte Pe Satta, Hum Dono, Meri Jung, Loha and Shahenshah.
Sudhir acts in some episodes of CID but mostly lives a retired life.
In fact, Sudhir and Sunil Dutt were batchmates in Mumbai's Jaihind college. Sudhir became an actor even before Dutt even entered films.
He has worked in films like Kaalia, Satte Pe Satta, Hum Dono, Meri Jung, Loha and Shahenshah.
Sudhir acts in some episodes of CID but mostly lives a retired life.
Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
8. Identify this villain.
a. Ranjeet.
b. Tej Sapru.
c. Dan Dhanoa.
The correct answer is b. Tej Sapru is the son of actors D K Sapru and Hemavati.
His older sister Reema married Rikku Rakeshnath (Madhuri Dixit's former secretary). She has written films like Sailaab and Sajjan.
His sister Priti is a popular Punjabi actress.
The famous yesteryear villain Jeevan was his uncle.
His older sister Reema married Rikku Rakeshnath (Madhuri Dixit's former secretary). She has written films like Sailaab and Sajjan.
His sister Priti is a popular Punjabi actress.
Tej Sapru has done films like Sultanat, Yaraana, Zanjeer and Kaalia.
The famous yesteryear villain Jeevan was his uncle.
Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
9. Identify this villain.
a. Jack Gaud.
b. Pankaj Dheer.
c. Arjun.
The correct answer is a. Jack Gaud gave up his career in the Indian Navy to enter films. In his very first film Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, he impressed as a villain.
Some of his interesting films are Toofan, Mard, Tezaab and Koyla.
Jack Gaud died of a heart attack in 2000. He was 42.
Correct! Jack Gaud gave up his career in the Indian Navy to enter films. In his very first film Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, he impressed as a villain.
Some of his interesting films are Toofan, Mard, Tezaab and Koyla.
Jack Gaud died of a heart attack in 2000. He was 42.
Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood villains?
10. Identify this villain.
a. Goga Kapoor.
b. Dan Dhanoa.
c. Ranjeet.
The correct answer is b. Dan Dhanoa's real name is Inder Preet Singh Dhanoa.
He worked in over 30 films like Mard, Karma, Tridev and Vishwatma.
Dan has now shifted to Chandigarh and works in a company.
Correct! Dan Dhanoa's real name is Inder Preet Singh Dhanoa.
He worked in over 30 films like Mard, Karma, Tridev and Vishwatma.
Dan has now shifted to Chandigarh and works in a company.
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