From Shah Rukh Khan to Ranveer Singh, these actors leave the audience impressed by their negative roles

Ranveer Singh, who has proved his mettle in Bollywood, left everyone stunned by his outstanding performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Padmaavat'. He played the character of Sultan Allauddin Khilji, who is known as one of the most brutal rulers of the Khilji dynasty.

Shah Rukh Khan, who is one of the most successful actors in the Indian cinema, has won numerous awards for his movies. He played a negative role in the remake of original 'Don'. 'King Khan' didn't disappoint his fans as his mesmerising acting convinced that he can pull off any role with ease.

In 1994 movie 'Anjaam', Shah Rukh Khan played the character of a rich man Vijay Agnihotri, who crosses all limits to impress an air hostess Shivani (Madhuri Dixit).

Sanjay Dutt was seen in the negative role of Kancha Cheena in Karan Johar's 'Agneepath', a remake of the same title. His wicked smile and dreadful look attracted appreciation from all quarters. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan in the lead role.

Sanjay Dutt played the character of Balram Rakesh Prasad aka Ballu, a corrupt terrorist, in 'Khalnayak'.

Aamir Khan, who is known as Mr Perfectionist, played a negative role as a thief in 'Dhoom 3'.

The movie 'Fanaa' features Aamir Khan in a negative role of a terrorist. In the first half of the movie, he plays the role of a tourist guide in New Delhi named Rehaan Khan. In the second half, he reveals his original identity of a Kashmiri terrorist, who is on a mission of terror attacks.

Ajay Devgn, who made his Bollywood debut with his 1991 action drama, 'Phool Aur Kaante', played as a villain in 'Khakee'. The movie also stars an ensemble cast consisting of Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Tusshar Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar.

Saif Ali Khan's negative character as 'Langda Tyagi' in 'Omkara' left a deep impression on the audience. His outstanding performance is a proof that he can play any role with ease.

The 2011 mystery thriller film 'Ajnabee' features Akshay Kumar in a negative role. The movie was the official remake of the Hollywood film 'Consenting Adults'. Akshay Kumar bagged the Filmfare Best Villain award.