Manoj Bajpayee is winning hearts as Inspector Madhukar Zende in the Netflix film Inspector Zende. Over the years, Bollywood has given some iconic cops who have lit up the screens with their grit, humour and courage. Here’s a look at the top iconic cop characters in Bollywood.
Dabangg – Inspector Chulbul Pandey: Salman Khan had an impeccable comic-timing as Inspector Chulbul Pandey. It is one of the most iconic cop portrayals. (Image: IMDb)
Deva – Inspector Deva: Shahid Kapoor marked his full-fledged entry into cop-universe with Deva. (Image: IMDb)
Delhi Crime – DCP Vartika Chaturvedi: Shefali Shah played the role of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi. The character is inspired by real-life DCP Chhaya Sharma, calm, composed and determined. (Image: IMDb)
Shool – Inspector Samar Pratap Singh: Manoj Bajpayee earlier aced the role of Inspector Samar Pratap Singh in Shool. He gained critical acclaim and wards for his portrayal. (Image: IMDb)
Paatal Lok – Hathiram Chaudhary: Jaideep Ahlawat’s raw, layered performance made Hathiram one of the most iconic cop characters in Indian web series. (Image: IMDb)
Drishyam – IG Meera Deshpande: Tabu played the role of IG Meera Desphande. She brought both authority and vulnerability as Meera Deshmukh, who is investigating the disappearance of her own son. (Image: IMDb)
Singham – Inspector Bajirao Singham: Ajay Devgn became synonymous to Inspector Bajirao Singham franchise from Rohit Shetty’s cop universe. (Image: IMDb)
Mirzapur – Inspector Maurya: Amit Sial’s character often clashes with powerful mafia, showing the helplessness of an honest officer in corrupt system. (Image: IMDb)
Mardaani – Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy: Rani Mukherji played one of the most powerful female cop portrayals in Bollywood. She stands out as a symbol of strength and grit, inspiring a generation of female-led cop roles. (Image: IMDb)
Rowdy Rathore – Inspector Vikram Rathore: Akshay Kumar impressed with his action in Rowdy Rathore. (Image: IMDb)
