Top 10 Best Bollywood Horror Characters
There is a very common misconception among people that you can find good horror characters only in Hollywood. But sadly this is not the truth at all. Today we are going to talk about the 10 best Bollywood horror characters. These are quite the epitome of good acting and the stories have evolved with every passing day.
The 10 Top Bollywood Horror Characters
When it comes to Bollywood horror characters, there are quite a few names on the list. Some of the ones that deserve a special mention are:
Stree (Shraddha Kapoor) - 'Stree' (2018)
It is quite a popular horror character and the best thing is that it is not all scary. There is a poignant humour associated with this character that makes the movie a good watch. Shraddha Kapoor played an important role and her expressions were par excellence.
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Manjulika (Vidya Balan)- Bhool Bhulaiya (2007)
Well, when we are talking about the best Bollywood horror characters, who would not mention Manjulika right? This character was played by Vidya Balan and to date it is iconic for all the right reasons. Be it the costume or the dialogue, everything about this movie and this character is one of a kind. Manjulike was the ghost that possessed Avni, and the movie revolves around a palace in Rajasthan. However, later it was seen that Avni did have a psychological impact. The movie is one of a kind and Manjulika remains one of the best.
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Kanchana (Shabana Azmi) - 'Makdee' (2002)
Makdee is a movie that as children most people were scared of watching and this is because of the role that Shabana Azmi played as Kanchana. She played the role of a witch and her impact on screen was extremely powerful. Kanchana has long nails and her hair seemed to be the perfect witch hair that we have heard of. The character remains one of a kind.
Veer Singh (Siddhant Chaturvedi) - 'Bhoot Police' (2021)
Siddhant Chaturvedi's character Veer Singh is a ghostbuster in this horror-comedy. His witty and fearless persona adds humour and charm to the film. The film did not do extremely well at the box office but it does have some fun elements associated with the movie that makes it a good watch.
Manjulika (Tabu) - "Bhool Bhulaiya"(2022)
Tabu is one of the finest Bollywood actors to date and recently she played a double role in the movie Bhool Bhulaiya 2. After the iconic original movie, this one was equally scary. She played the role of the vicious Manulika and her sister Anjulika. Tabu's appearance as well as her skills as an actor were put to the test and she surely came out with flying colours. Her character is revered and there are quite a few scare jumps that you should be careful about.
Mehak (Bipasha Basu) - 'Raaz' (2002)
Raaz is one of the most promising horror movie series and the role played by the sizzling Bipasha Basu does deserve special mention. Here she plays the role of Mehak who has been possessed and finds it difficult to go on with her life. Her performance and her experience add more depth to her character and this is what makes the movie a good watch. It does live up to the name of the horror genre.
Uday (Vicky Kaushal) - 'Bhoot' (2020)
Vicky Kaushal's role as a man haunted by supernatural occurrences is a modern take on horror. His emotional and psychological struggle in the film makes the character relatable and terrifying at the same time. Kaushal is one of the finest actors of this generation and his portrayal of a horror character in the movie does add a lot of depth and value to the character. The portrayal of emotions is quite genuine and it makes Bhoot a good watch.
Rukhsana (Anushka Sharma) - 'Pari' (2018)
Well, if you are a lover of horror movies and think that Bollywood can never do justice, then Pari is the one that you need to watch. The character was portrayed by none other than the versatile Anushka Sharma. Here she plays the role of a woman who has some awe striking mysterious supernatural capabilities.
Lisa Singh Rathore (Adah Sharma) - 1920 (2008)
This movie is quite scary and hence you need to be prepared for quite a scary watch. She is the character who is the wife of a respected man and gets possessed by an evil spirit at the house they come to live in. The movie is one of a kind and the ultimate horror movie that you need to watch.
Roohi (Janhvi Kapoor)- Roohi (2021)
Finally, the ultimate character that we have to talk about is none other than Roohi which was played by Janhvi Kapoor. She played the character of a simple girl who gets possessed by an evil woman spirit while she is kidnapped for marriage. Settled in the interiors of Bihar, this movie is quite a good watch.
Although there are quite a few other characters, these are the Bollywood horror characters worth remembering. Each of the roles played is one of a kind and they are still etched in the heart of the audience.
