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Sons of Famous Bollywood Villains Whom We Didn't Know !
There's something wicked and fascinating about Villains. Overdressed as they often are, they still manage to bring out the evilness of their character making us fall in love with them. While many of these villains have found a place in our hearts, you will be surprised to know this about their son
Sons of Famous Bollywood Villains Whom We Didn't Know!
1 Mac Mohan and Vikrant Makijany
Father: Mac Mohan
Arrived in Mumbai intending to become a cricketer but found his true calling in theater. He went on to act in over 200 films, immortalizing his career as the iconic henchman Samba in the timeless classic Sholay (1975).
Son: Vikrant Makijany
An accomplished theater practitioner and actor. He gained widespread critical appreciation for his minimalist, grounded acting performance in the acclaimed independent drama film The Last Marble.
Mac Mohan
2 M. B. Shetty and Rohit Shetty
Father: M. B. Shetty
A legendary 1970s stuntman, elite action choreographer, and character actor. His imposing bald look and raw physical screen presence made him one of Bollywood's most recognizable onscreen fighters.
Son: Rohit Shetty
One of Indian cinema's biggest commercial directors. He pioneered the lucrative "Cop Universe" and directed massive hits like the Golmaal franchise and Chennai Express. He continues his mass domain with his massive action thriller ensemble Singham Universe: Counter-Attack (2026).
Rohit Shetty
3 Amjad Khan and Shadaab Khan
Father: Amjad Khan
Forever immortalized as Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975), widely considered the greatest villain in Indian cinema history. Beyond villainy, he was an acclaimed director and sharp intellectual comic performer.
Son: Shadaab Khan
An actor, director, and published author. He originally debuted opposite Rani Mukerji in her maiden feature Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) and has since transitioned into writing crime-mystery fiction novels alongside selective streaming character roles.
Amjad Khan
4 Dalip Tahil and Dhruv Tahil
Father: Dalip Tahil
A veteran of elite stage and mainstream commercial cinema, highly celebrated for playing affluent, polished, and manipulative antagonists in blockbusters like Baazigar (1993), Ishq (1997), and Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000).
Son: Dhruv Tahil
Based in London, he has forged a successful international career working as a high-end fashion model, commercial print face, and trained dramatic actor across independent UK theater productions.
Dalip Tahil
5 Kabir Bedi and Adam Bedi
Father: Kabir Bedi
One of Bollywood's most handsome villains who successfully broke international barriers, headlining Europe's iconic Sandokan series and playing the main antagonist's henchman Gobinda in the James Bond movie Octopussy (1983).
Son: Adam Bedi
Inherited his father's striking features to establish a prominent career as an international runway and print model. He later transitioned into acting, making his official feature debut in the horror thriller Hello? Kaun Hai! (2006).
Kabir Bedi
6 Shakti Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor
Father: Shakti Kapoor
Appeared in over 700 feature films, dominating the 80s and 90s by blending aggressive, villainous traits with legendary comic timing in characters like Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna (1994).
Son: Siddhanth Kapoor
Began his cinematic journey behind the camera as an assistant director on hits like Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) before transitioning to acting, debuting in Shootout at Wadala (2013) and later starring in the biopic Haseena Parkar (2017).
Shakti Kapoor
7 Danny Denzongpa and Rinzing Denzongpa
Father: Danny Denzongpa
A highly revered, Padma Shri-winning villain who spent four decades playing cold, calculated cinematic antagonists. Beyond acting, he is an accomplished painter, sculptor, and writer.
Son: Rinzing Denzongpa
A dedicated fitness and physical conditioning enthusiast. He made his official Bollywood debut headlining the high-octane theatrical action-thriller Squad (2021) and continues to lock scripts in the action genre.
Danny Denzongapa
8 Suresh Oberoi and Vivek Oberoi
Father: Suresh Oberoi
A National Film Award-winning veteran actor possessed of a powerful baritone voice. He excelled in playing authoritative, paternal, and complex villainous character roles across classical cinema and television.
Son: Vivek Oberoi
Burst onto the scene with a phenomenal performance in Company (2002) and delivered iconic negative turns in Yuva (2004) and as Kaal in Krrish 3 (2013). He has since established a strong footprint in digital streaming and extensive global businesses.
Suresh Oberoi
9 Ranjeet and Chiranjeev
Father: Ranjeet (Gopal Bedi)
The quintessential, undisputed "Bad Man" of 1970s and 80s commercial cinema, appearing in over 200 films as a ruthless, chauvinistic screen antagonist.
Son: Chiranjeev Bedi
Eschewed a traditional film trajectory early on to follow his passion for sports, building a career as a professional Formula One race driver. He has recently locked scripts to make his long-awaited debut in digital action entertainment.
Ranjeet
10 Gulshan Grover and Sanjay Grover
Father: Gulshan Grover
Crowned as Bollywood's original "Bad Man," he successfully crossed over into mainstream Hollywood cinema. He is highly respected in the industry for being a dedicated single parent.
Son: Sanjay Grover
Chose to build an executive career behind the lens. He works directly as an international Hollywood film producer and project director for major global production hubs, including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), managing large-scale crossover projects.
Gulshan Grover
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