Villain First, Icon Forever: Bollywood Debuts That Stole the Spotlight 

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He didn't act a villain—he became one. Faizal Khan's brooding anger and eerie smile made Nawaz a name you wouldn't be able to forget.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui  Gangs of Wasseypur

Leather jackets and deadpan menace. John's Kabir made sleek villainy cool. We cheered for the cop—but secretly wished Kabir would get away.

John Abraham   Dhoom

Chandu was not your ordinary gangster. Vivek's nuanced performance invested villainy with a soul—and two Filmfare Awards.

Vivek Oberoi  Company

Betrayal, greed, and guilt. Neil's Vikram was a conscience-stricken smooth criminal—and a debut to kill for.

Neil Nitin Mukesh   Johnny Gaddaar

As Karan Rastogi, Tahir was terrifically poised and horrifyingly intelligent. His debut was so impressive, it got him a Filmfare nomination.

Tahir Raj Bhasin  Mardaani

Even in a cameo role, his character as the blackmailer foreshadowed the powerhouse he turned out to be.

Shatrughan Sinha   Pyaar Hi Pyaar

Became a villain, turned out to be a legend. His introduction as Pran was intense enough, and his charm was irrefutable.

Vinod Khanna  Mann Ka Meet 

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