Iconic onscreen top-cops of Bollywood

Today, the internet was abuzz with the speculative news that Tiger Shroff is now all set to join the ace film maker Rohit Shetty’s most awaited film Singham Again. Well, the news just doesn’t not end there. As a matter of fact, the news simply starts from there. The news report, which was published in Pinkvilla also stated that, ‘Singham Again’ will see the culmination of Rohit Shetty’s previous cop film. In other words, the film will see the union of sorts of Ajay Devgn in the titular role, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor.

Since it was all about the cop universe, we thought of asking ChatGPT a list of cop roles which had been portrayed by the Bollywood stars onscreen. Here’s what we got for an answer:

Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is known for his powerful and iconic portrayals of police officers in films like "Zanjeer" (1973), where he played the fearless Inspector Vijay Khanna, which became a career-defining role for him.

Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn has portrayed tough and no-nonsense police officers in movies like "Singham" (2011) and its sequels, known for their high-octane action and memorable dialogues.

Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar has taken on the role of police officers in various films, including "Mohra" (1994) and "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi" (1996), showcasing his versatility as an action hero.

Salman Khan
Salman Khan's portrayal of Chulbul Pandey in the "Dabangg" series is characterized by his quirky and entertaining style, making it a highly popular and successful franchise.

Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan played a dual role in the "Don" series, where he portrayed both the ruthless crime lord Don and the honest police officer Vijay, adding a unique twist to the typical police officer role.

Ranveer Singh
In "Simmba" (2018), Ranveer Singh brought his trademark energy and charisma to the role of a corrupt police officer who undergoes a transformation to uphold justice.

Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor's portrayal of Inspector Ram in "Ram Lakhan" (1989) showcased his intensity and added an emotional depth to the character.

Sanjay Dutt
In "Khalnayak" (1993), Sanjay Dutt played a criminal on the run, making the film an interesting mix of a cop-criminal storyline.

John Abraham
John Abraham's portrayal of ACP Yashvardhan in "Force" (2011) showcased his action prowess and dedication to maintaining law and order.

About the author:
Chandragupta is part human brain, part generative AI: the former provides intellect while the latter does the heavy lifting of an artificial neural network. The name, if you haven’t already worked it out, is a backronym of ChatGPT.