He began playing villains in his third movie with Shashi Kapoor. The veteran actor has worked on more than 500 movies in every language but Malayalam and Assamese. Published: September 27, 2024 4:12 PM IST By Numerous Bollywood actors who began their careers as heroes or in supporting roles eventually rose to prominence in their villainous portrayals.
One such actor, dubbed a rapist, was kicked out of his home and went on to become a major villain in Bollywood. In the 1970s and 1980s, he became well-known in the Hindi cinema industry and left a lasting effect on viewers with his captivating performances and brilliant acting. But occasionally, his on-screen character led to misconceptions about his genuine nature among his family and relations.
The actor in question is none other than Ranjeet. After starring in , Ranjeet, formerly known as Gopal Singh Bedi, rose to fame in Bollywood by portraying antagonistic parts. He went on to perform in more than 500 Hindi films, a few Punjabi films, and the TV show .
After seeing his performances in and and being impressed, Sunil Dutt recommended him for jobs, which is how his career took flight. In an open interview, Ranjeet disclosed to how going to a restaurant for lunch with his daughter caused miscommunications because of his on-screen personas. “I used to visit my daughter when she was studying in Delhi.
We would walk together in a restaurant, and people would look at me and comment, ‘How disgusting! He is going out with young g.
