Emraan Hashmi is all set to thrill the audience with his cop act in the upcoming crime drama opposite John Abraham.
From Salman Khan in Dabangg to Emraan Hashmi in Mumbai Saga, here are 5 Bollywood actors who aced their cop avatars in style!
1) Salman Khan
Salman Khan redefined cool as the new-age, slick cop in Dabangg. His body language, sass, comic timing, quirky dance moves, stylised action sequences and trendy aviators won the hearts of the audience.
But what caught their attention was his way of flipping of sunglasses which garnered multiple claps and whistles in the theatres. With Inspector Chulbul Pandey, he crushed all stereotypes attached to cops we have seen on the big screen over the years.
2) Ajay Devgn
It was Rohit Shetty’s Singham that made Ajay Devgn’s Inspector Bajirao Singham one of the favourite cop characters. His grit, honesty, intensity, swag and no-nonsense demeanor made him a crowd-puller.
His ability to beat up goons and woo his lady love in the most romantic fashion made him a subject of admiration and awe. His portrayal of a hard-hitting cop set a precedent for many actors.
3) Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh’s Inspector Sangram Bhalerao in Simmba was like no other. He was an interesting amalgamation of innocence and loudness. His transition from a corrupt policeman to a responsible cop who leaves no stone unturned to teach the bad guys a lesson captured the attention of the audience.
What made his female fans root for him was his stout physique, impish charm and badass persona. His sharp style statement also grabbed many eyeballs.
4) Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji absolutely killed it as badass cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in both the Mardaani films.
Her fierce, no-nonsense, daring avatar has easily made her one of the most formidable cop characters in Bollywood. Be it cracking down on a child-trafficking cartel or bringing rapist psychopaths to justice, this empowering lady is up for any challenge.
5) Emraan Hashmi
Emraan Hashmi’s cop avatar in the upcoming release, Mumbai Saga, is already creating a buzz. This is the first time that the actor will be seen playing a policeman in a film.
The trailer of Mumbai Saga sees him as Inspector Vijay Savarkar, a tough cop who leaves no opportunity to crush John Abraham’s notorious gangster, Amartya Rao. His brand-new avatar has already impressed fans on social media who cannot wait to watch him engaging in high-octane action sequences on the big screen.