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Old-School villains who were style icons too: Bollywood’s bad guys with serious swag

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - May 24, 2025, 17:00 IST
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Ajit

Nobody wore a three-piece suit or carried a glass of whisky quite like Ajit. His suave villainy, accompanied by punchlines like “Mona darling,” made him a cult icon in crime-and-cocktail style.

2/5

Amjad Khan as Gabbar Singh

A dacoit in dusty gear may not scream “style,” but Gabbar’s military boots, bandoliers, and rugged aura gave rise to an entirely new villain aesthetic — rough, raw, and unforgettable.

3/5

Pran

Whether he was playing a cruel stepfather or a cigar-toting gangster, Pran's style was legendary. Pinstriped suits, tinted glasses, and that trademark sneer — he could’ve been a fashion icon in any era.

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Prem Chopra

With his iconic line “Prem naam hai mera… Prem Chopra,” he entered with a smirk and a silk scarf. Often seen in crisp jackets and side-parted hair, Prem was bad — but impeccably dressed.

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Ranjeet

Known for playing the sleazy antagonist, Ranjeet brought a strange, flamboyant charm to villainy. Bold prints, open shirts, gold chains — he gave '70s fashion a dangerously sexy edge.

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