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Here are 10 most notorious Bollywood vamps

  • Sassy, sharp-tongued and shifty – meet Hindi cinema's bad girls that we love to hate.
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    Bollywood's 10 most notorious vamps

    Sassy, sharp-tongued and shifty – meet Hindi cinema's bad girls that we love to hate.
    Yahoo India Movies
  • Long before Hindi cinema became Bollywood, Kuldip Kaur was the industry's most significant and sought after bad girl. Be it as a petulant diva, femme fatale or a wily moll, Kaur with her winning charm, natural oomph and sassiness was the perfect foil for the virtuous heroines of the Fifties. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Afsana (1951), Baaz (1953) and Anarkali (1953)
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    Kuldip Kaur

    Long before Hindi cinema became Bollywood, Kuldip Kaur was the industry's most significant and sought after bad girl. Be it as a petulant diva, femme fatale or a wily moll, Kaur with her winning charm, natural oomph and sassiness was the perfect foil for the virtuous heroines of the Fifties. Memorable performances in: Afsana (1951), Baaz (1953) and Anarkali (1953)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • Born Florence Ezekiel, this Jewish beauty created ripples in the industry as the arrogant princess in Mehboob Khan's <em>Aan </em>(1952). Nadira's sharp features, poise and pizzazz lent an aura of vanity needed in the negative characters she played and created a template for vamps in the years to come. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Aan (1952), Shree 420 (1955) and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
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    Nadira

    Born Florence Ezekiel, this Jewish beauty created ripples in the industry as the arrogant princess in Mehboob Khan's Aan (1952). Nadira's sharp features, poise and pizzazz lent an aura of vanity needed in the negative characters she played and created a template for vamps in the years to come. Memorable performances in: Aan (1952), Shree 420 (1955) and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • Her name became an embodiment for tyrannical mothers-in-law everywhere. Her sharp voice, icy demeanour, and a fierce appearance to match made Lalita Pawar the Grand Dame of Bollywood vamps. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Dahej (1950), Junglee (1961) and Sau Din Saas Ke (1980)
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    Lalita Pawar

    Her name became an embodiment for tyrannical mothers-in-law everywhere. Her sharp voice, icy demeanour, and a fierce appearance to match made Lalita Pawar the Grand Dame of Bollywood vamps. Memorable performances in: Dahej (1950), Junglee (1961) and Sau Din Saas Ke (1980)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • Often seen as a greedy, conniving step-mother or aunt who torments the protagonist, Manorama's animated facial expressions and natural comedic flair brought a certain lightness to the wild and wicked world of vamps. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Rajkumar (1964), Dus Lakh (1966), Do Kaliyan (1968) and Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
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    Manorama

    Often seen as a greedy, conniving step-mother or aunt who torments the protagonist, Manorama's animated facial expressions and natural comedic flair brought a certain lightness to the wild and wicked world of vamps. Memorable performances in: Rajkumar (1964), Dus Lakh (1966), Do Kaliyan (1968) and Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • Be it as a jealous girlfriend or a social climber or an evil step-mother, Shashikala's devious machinations came wrapped in coquettish charm and a sly smile. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Phool Aur Patthar (1966), Paisa Ya Pyar (1969) and Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (1977)
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    Shashikala

    Be it as a jealous girlfriend or a social climber or an evil step-mother, Shashikala's devious machinations came wrapped in coquettish charm and a sly smile. Memorable performances in: Phool Aur Patthar (1966), Paisa Ya Pyar (1969) and Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (1977)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • Say hello to the high-priestess of fashion who with her fishnet stockings, flamboyant feathers and fabulous hair made the vamp more coveted than the leading lady. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Gumnaam (1965), Teesri Manzil (1966) and Caravan (1971)
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    Helen

    Say hello to the high-priestess of fashion who with her fishnet stockings, flamboyant feathers and fabulous hair made the vamp more coveted than the leading lady. Memorable performances in: Gumnaam (1965), Teesri Manzil (1966) and Caravan (1971)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • Selfish bahu, sultry temptress, gangster's mistress, evil saas – there's nothing Bindu didn't play in her long career spanning over three decades and created iconic characters like Mona Darling and Shabnam with her flawless performance. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Do Raaste (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Zanjeer (1973) and Hawas (1974)
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    Bindu

    Selfish bahu, sultry temptress, gangster's mistress, evil saas – there's nothing Bindu didn't play in her long career spanning over three decades and created iconic characters like Mona Darling and Shabnam with her flawless performance. Memorable performances in: Do Raaste (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Zanjeer (1973) and Hawas (1974)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • A flirty cabaret dancer, an alluring courtesan or a scheming siren – the characters Padma Khanna played were dubious but never dull. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Johny Mera Naam (1970), Saudagar (1973), Kashmakash (1973), and Jyoti (1981)
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    Padma Khanna

    A flirty cabaret dancer, an alluring courtesan or a scheming siren – the characters Padma Khanna played were dubious but never dull. Memorable performances in: Johny Mera Naam (1970), Saudagar (1973), Kashmakash (1973), and Jyoti (1981)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • Aruna Irani began her career as a child artist and graduated to playing minor characters in adulthood before bagging lead roles in 1972 films <em>Bombay To Goa</em> and <em>Sanjog</em>. But it was her turn as the thoughtful socialite Nima in <em>Bobby</em> (1973) that steered the actress' career towards bold roles that often had a negative streak. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Qurbani (1980), Jyoti (1981) and Beta (1992)
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    Aruna Irani

    Aruna Irani began her career as a child artist and graduated to playing minor characters in adulthood before bagging lead roles in 1972 films Bombay To Goa and Sanjog. But it was her turn as the thoughtful socialite Nima in Bobby (1973) that steered the actress' career towards bold roles that often had a negative streak. Memorable performances in: Qurbani (1980), Jyoti (1981) and Beta (1992)
    Yahoo India Movies
  • The notoriety of Nineties in Bollywood is incomplete without invoking Kunika's portrayal of badly behaved women. The actress not only became mainstream cinema's favourite moll but was also the poster girl of the B-grade horror movie scene. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Khiladi (1992), Beta (1992) and Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999)
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    Kunika/ Kunickaa Sadanand

    The notoriety of Nineties in Bollywood is incomplete without invoking Kunika's portrayal of badly behaved women. The actress not only became mainstream cinema's favourite moll but was also the poster girl of the B-grade horror movie scene. Memorable performances in: Khiladi (1992), Beta (1992) and Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999)
    Yahoo India Movies
Sassy, sharp-tongued and shifty – meet Hindi cinema's bad girls that we love to hate.
Long before Hindi cinema became Bollywood, Kuldip Kaur was the industry's most significant and sought after bad girl. Be it as a petulant diva, femme fatale or a wily moll, Kaur with her winning charm, natural oomph and sassiness was the perfect foil for the virtuous heroines of the Fifties. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Afsana (1951), Baaz (1953) and Anarkali (1953)
Born Florence Ezekiel, this Jewish beauty created ripples in the industry as the arrogant princess in Mehboob Khan's <em>Aan </em>(1952). Nadira's sharp features, poise and pizzazz lent an aura of vanity needed in the negative characters she played and created a template for vamps in the years to come. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Aan (1952), Shree 420 (1955) and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
Her name became an embodiment for tyrannical mothers-in-law everywhere. Her sharp voice, icy demeanour, and a fierce appearance to match made Lalita Pawar the Grand Dame of Bollywood vamps. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Dahej (1950), Junglee (1961) and Sau Din Saas Ke (1980)
Often seen as a greedy, conniving step-mother or aunt who torments the protagonist, Manorama's animated facial expressions and natural comedic flair brought a certain lightness to the wild and wicked world of vamps. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Rajkumar (1964), Dus Lakh (1966), Do Kaliyan (1968) and Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
Be it as a jealous girlfriend or a social climber or an evil step-mother, Shashikala's devious machinations came wrapped in coquettish charm and a sly smile. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Phool Aur Patthar (1966), Paisa Ya Pyar (1969) and Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (1977)
Say hello to the high-priestess of fashion who with her fishnet stockings, flamboyant feathers and fabulous hair made the vamp more coveted than the leading lady. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Gumnaam (1965), Teesri Manzil (1966) and Caravan (1971)
Selfish bahu, sultry temptress, gangster's mistress, evil saas – there's nothing Bindu didn't play in her long career spanning over three decades and created iconic characters like Mona Darling and Shabnam with her flawless performance. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Do Raaste (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Zanjeer (1973) and Hawas (1974)
A flirty cabaret dancer, an alluring courtesan or a scheming siren – the characters Padma Khanna played were dubious but never dull. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Johny Mera Naam (1970), Saudagar (1973), Kashmakash (1973), and Jyoti (1981)
Aruna Irani began her career as a child artist and graduated to playing minor characters in adulthood before bagging lead roles in 1972 films <em>Bombay To Goa</em> and <em>Sanjog</em>. But it was her turn as the thoughtful socialite Nima in <em>Bobby</em> (1973) that steered the actress' career towards bold roles that often had a negative streak. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Qurbani (1980), Jyoti (1981) and Beta (1992)
The notoriety of Nineties in Bollywood is incomplete without invoking Kunika's portrayal of badly behaved women. The actress not only became mainstream cinema's favourite moll but was also the poster girl of the B-grade horror movie scene. <strong>Memorable performances in:</strong> Khiladi (1992), Beta (1992) and Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999)
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Sassy, sharp-tongued and shifty – meet Hindi cinema's bad girls that we love to hate.

From terrorising the family as a sly aunt, or making the heroine cry as a wicked mother-in-law, these women have invoked feelings of hate and disgust from movie-goers. But these actors were a class above in their skills as well, and over the year, have earned a cult status because of their villainous roles. In this post, we honour their histrionic capabilities.