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Many Bollywood film-makers shy away from incorporating psychopathic characters in their movies. However, there have been some films in which the actors playing psychopaths have done a tremendous job. Compiled from Filmfare, here is a list of five actors who nailed the role of a psychopath.
1. Shah Rukh Khan in 'Darr'
PHOTO: FILMFAREKing Khan plays Rahul Mehra, a man whose obsession for Kiran, essayed by Juhi Chawla, makes him fearless. It is in Darr, that SRK trademarked his "K... K... K... Kiran," dialogue. The film was also a turning point for the 52-year-old actor's career.
2. Kajol in 'Gupt'
PHOTO: FILMFAREGupt was the first time Kajol played a negative character on screen. The murder mystery boosted her career and earned her a Filmfare award for playing a psychopathic killer.
3. Riteish Deshmukh in 'Ek Villain'
PHOTO: FILMFARERiteish vents out his frustration by killing women who have been mean to him. The 39-year-old actor did a very convincing job with the role he was offered.
4. Nawazuddin Siddiqui in 'Raman Raghav 2.0'
PHOTO: FILMFAREInspired by the real life incidents of a serial killer, Nawazuddin essays the role of a psychopathic murderer. His performance in the film was lauded by the audience and critics, both.
5. Ashutosh Rana in 'Sangarsh'
PHOTO: FILMFARESangarsh was inspired by the Hollywood cult classic, The Silence of the Lambs. Ashutosh's character as a religion fanatic who kidnaps young boys for sacrifice earned him a lot of praises.
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