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The villain as hero

Kitne aadmi the? the dialogue sent a chill down the spine of the audience as Gabbar Singh in Sholay walked menacingly in front of his gang swinging his whip. That even today the villain par excellence of Indian cinema remains an icon is a attribute to the characterisation and Amjad Khans acting. Shoma A. Chatterji examines the phenomenon of Gabbar Singh

by Trans World Features (TWF) June 13, 2016