Raees, Manya, Dara Kadri, Sultan Mirza: 5 Bollywood Gangster Characters That Are All-Time Audience Favourites

Akshay Kumar's performance as Shoaib Mirza in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara is one of the most famous gangster-based characters. In the sequel to 2010's Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Akshay played the character with sincerity and proved his mettle as an anti-hero in the film.

John Abraham played the character of Manya Surve in the film Shootout at Wadala. John's character in the crime thriller received appreciation from the masses, and the actor also gave the finest performance as the character of a real-life gangster.

Avinash Tiwary is an exceptional talent who needs no introduction. While the versatile actor has played many characters on screen, his performance in the role of gangster Dara Kadri stands tall. The actor brought his own trademark and talent into the foray into the character and gave an intense and menacing performance. From the body language to the dialogue delivery to the persona, he switched himself into the character completely and etched a special place in the hearts of the masses.

Ajay Devgn's portrayal of Sultan Mirza in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai is also one of the most memorable gangster characters. The character of Sultan Mirza has his own fan following among the audiences, and Ajay also won lots of appreciation for his performance in the film.

Shah Rukh Khan's character Raees Alam from the film Raees is also a favorite of the masses. The film saw Shah Rukh Khan play the character of a gangster after a very long time, and he nailed the performance in the film.