Before Vikram Vedha, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and more Bollywood stars excelled in 2-hero cop and gangster dramas

 

Vikram Vedha: Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan as gangsters

Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan are set to scorch the screen this week as Vikram Vedha releases in theatres on 30th September. Before both will be seen playing a gangster and cop respectively, let’s stroll down memory lane and check out those Bollywood movies where other big A-listers like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Dilip Kumar, Saif Ali Khan himself and others sparred off on screen as cops and gangsters…

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Before Vikram Vedha: Shah Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Raees

SRK and Nawz engaged in a game of wits in Raees. They did everything to outsmart each other.

Before Vikram Vedha: Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty in Mohra

Akshay tried to stop Sunil as he eliminated drug dealers in Mohra. They eventually joined forces.

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Before Vikram Vedha: Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor in Deewar

Big B, Shashi were brothers on either side of the law in Deewar. Their bridge scene is still iconic. 

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Before Vikram Vedha: Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan in Ram Balram

Big B played cop this time to Dharamji’s crook in Ram Balram. They, too, joined forces in the end.

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Before Vikram Vedha: Dilip Kumar and Nasir Khan in Gunga Jumna

Dilip’s dacoit in Gunga Jumna was stopped by cop brother Nasir. Their climax is very emotional. 

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Before Vikram Vedha: John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan in Dhoom

John was a thief in Dhoom, but he headed a gang. Abhishek never stopped till he took him down.

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