Actors who aced negative roles in period dramas

Period-drama films in Indian cinema have always created a different level of excitement among audience. y are kwn for ir grand scale and larger than life arc. ir strength lies in ir deep-layered screenplay and characters. Apart from protagonist, re is a huge burden on shoulders of antagonist as well. Actors have performed brilliantly so far in Indian cinema while portraying negative shade. upcoming period drama film Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior portrays Saif Ali Khan as antagonist. Let's take a look at some of best negative characters in period dramas over years.

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Best negative characters in period dramas

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Prithviraj Kapoor in Mughal-e-Azam

Mughal-e-Azam is a cult classic period drama film in history of Indian cinema. film released in 1960 and has left a grand legacy over decades. It was co-directed and written by K. Asif. Legendary actor Prithiviraj Kapoor played role of Mughal emperor Akbar who acts as a negative force in love story of his son Salim (Dilip Kumar) and dancer Anarkali (Madhubala). His character later undergoes a transformation.

Paul Blackthorne in Lagaan

Lagaan was third Indian film to get a mination at Academy Awards in Best Foreign Langu Film category. film is set in Victorian period of India's British Raj. British actor Paul Blackthorne played role of Captain Andre Russell who is antagonist in film. He learnt Hindi to get into his character and gave an outstanding performance.

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Kabir Bedi in Mohenjo Daro

Mohenjo Daro is set in Indus Valley Civilization. film is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Kabir Bedi played evil character of Maham Ramani. He delivered a power-packed performance in movie. film features Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hedge in lead roles.

Ranveer Singh in Padmaavat

role of Alauddin Khilji is by far one of best performances by Ranveer Singh. He wonderfully played character of one of most powerful rulers of Khilji dynasty. film was a huge success at box office. It was co-written and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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