Aishwarya Rai To Tabu: 5 Bollywood Actresses Who Surprised Us In A Negative Role

The true identity of a good actor is their versatility to play any role with immense perfection. Actors are especially judged on the basis of how well they perform a negative or villainous role. While most actresses are known for their glamorous roles with mostly a positive aura, some Bollywood actresses took on a negative role and delivered it with absolute perfection.

Here are some of the leading Bollywood actresses whom we saw as antagonists in movies. They left us dumbstruck with their mind-blowing performances.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

The blue-eyed beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was always known for her glamorous characters that showcased her soft feminine side. She broke the stereotype with her negative roles in ‘Dhoom 2’ and ‘Khakee’. In ‘Dhoom 2’, she was cast in the role of a thief and in ‘Khakee’ she was a part of criminal activities.

Tabu

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An actress who is a walking piece of art, Tabu was seen in a negative and dark role in ‘Maqbool’ opposite Irrfan Khan. Her role as Nimmi, a provocative woman, in the film is one of her best performances ever. The Vishal Bharadwaj film was inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Taapsee Pannu

Who doesn’t love a movie based on the perfect crime? Taapsee Pannu delivered one of her best performances with the murder mystery ‘Badla’. She is seen playing a villainous role in the film. However, the movie is so gripping, you won't be able to make out who the real villain is.

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Seema Pahwa

The entire cast of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ stole our hearts with their powerful performances and Seema Pahwa is one of them. Mostly seen in positive roles as a mother, she did a role for a short duration and yet left her mark. She was cast as the owner of a brothel in the film.

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Supriya Pathak

The actress who is widely known for her role as Hansa Ben in ‘Khichdi’, did the dark role of a Don of Gujarat in 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela'. Her role was not only negative but also portrayed the role of a powerful woman. In the film, she is seen dealing with her illegal businesses while she also controls every move her daughter makes when she finds out about her lover.

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