Bollywood Embraces Complex Flawed Heroes and Realistic Female Villains

Bollywood is increasingly featuring complex, flawed characters who challenge traditional hero and villain archetypes. Films like 'Kabir Singh' introduced raw, emotionally volatile male leads, reflecting audience interest in imperfect protagonists. Meanwhile, female antagonists such as Mallika Prasad's Amma in 'Mardaani 3' and Huma Qureshi's Badi Didi in 'Delhi Crime 3' portray ruthless, realistic villains, marking a shift toward more nuanced and unsettling portrayals of both heroes and villains in Indian cinema.