Before Sanjay Dutt’s Most Anticipated Movie Baaghi 4, Here Are Most Iconic Villain Roles Of Sanju Baba

Author: Akanksha Jain | Published: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 11:37 AM [IST]

Sanjay Dutt, fondly known as Sanju Baba, has ruled Bollywood not only as a heroic figure but also as one of the most menacing and unforgettable villains. From his intimidating screen presence to his powerful dialogues, he has redefined what it means to play the bad guy. As fans gear up for his much-awaited appearance in Baaghi 4, it’s the perfect time to revisit some of his most iconic negative roles that left a lasting impact on Indian cinema.

Table Of Content

Baaghi 4

Panipat

Shamshera

Agneepath

Vastav

Khalnayak

Baaghi 4

Sanjay Dutt plays the main villain in Baaghi 4, bringing a fierce and emotional antagonist to the story. The film, starring Tiger Shroff and directed by A. Harsha, promises intense action and drama. A teaser released in August 2025 shows a violent showdown between Tiger and Sanjay. The movie hits theatres on September 5, 2025.

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Panipat

In Panipat (2019), Sanjay Dutt portrayed Ahmad Shah Abdali, the fearsome Afghan ruler who invades India to fight the Marathas in the historic Third Battle of Panipat. His commanding screen presence, intense eyes, and brutal demeanor made him a formidable antagonist.

Shamshera

Sanjay Dutt played the cruel antagonist Daroga Shuddh Singh in Shamshera, opposite Ranbir Kapoor. His character is a ruthless British-era officer who thrives on oppression and torture, making him one of Dutt’s most sadistic villain portrayals.

Agneepath

Sanjay Dutt played the iconic villain Kancha Cheena in the 2012 film Agneepath, a remake of the 1990 classic. His bald look, menacing presence, and cold-blooded cruelty made Kancha one of Bollywood’s most terrifying antagonists. He portrayed a ruthless crime lord who controls Mandwa and becomes the biggest enemy of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan (Hrithik Roshan).

Vastav

In Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Sanjay Dutt played Raghu, a common man who gets drawn into the underworld and transforms into a dreaded gangster. Unlike his later villain roles, Raghu is more of an anti-hero, trapped by circumstances, his journey from innocence to a violent end is one of Dutt’s most powerful performances. The film earned him the Filmfare Best Actor Award and cemented his image as Bollywood’s ultimate gangster icon.

Khalnayak

In Khalnayak (1993), Sanjay Dutt portrayed Ballu (Balaram Prasad), a charming yet dangerous criminal who escapes prison, making him one of Bollywood’s most memorable anti-heroes. The film also starred Madhuri Dixit as Ganga, the undercover cop who tries to reform him, and Jackie Shroff as Inspector Ram, determined to bring Ballu to justice.

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