In this episode of The Literature Lounge, we’re excited to have author and film critic Roshmila Bhattacharya talk about her book Bad Men: Bollywood’s Iconic Villains. Roshmila takes us through the fascinating journey of Bollywood villains, from classic bad guys to today’s complex characters that make us think twice about good and evil.
She talks about iconic “gentlemen villains” like Pran and Amrish Puri, who gave villainy a memorable face in Indian cinema. Roshmila also touches on why audiences are drawn to these dark characters, the criticism around movies that sometimes glorify villains, and the difference in how female villains are portrayed compared to male villains. She shares her thoughts on how celebrity status can shape how we view villains and hints at the idea of exploring Bollywood’s female antagonists in the future. This conversation dives deep into the world of Bollywood villains and their lasting impact on Indian films—don’t miss it!
00:00 – Highlights
00:40 – Introduction
01:13 – Bad Men: Bollywood’s Iconic Villains
02:07 – Roshmila’s Journey
04:19 – Interesting Villains of Bollywood
06:04 – Perceiving Villains as Heroes
08:23 – Villains’ Legacy Which Left An Impact
10:07 – Quintessential Hero: Pran Saheb
12:20 – Amrish Puri as Mogambo
15:31 – Captivating the Audience
17:44 – Glorifying Villains in Recent Films
20:10 – Portrayal of Female Villains
22:08 – Fascinating Facts About Villains
23:30 – Celebrity Influence on Characters
24:50 – Intriguing Non-Bollywood Villains
27:15 – Most Iconic Villains
28:30 – Future Plans
29:23 – Concluding Remarks
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Roshmila Bhattacharya: https://www.instagram.com/roshmilabhattacharya/
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Bad Men: Bollywood’s Iconic Villains: https://amzn.in/d/fUrNeTv
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