Some born-evil, some luckless victims of an exploitative system — there's something charming about the character of a dacoit that still enamours filmmakers.

From 'Sholay' to 'Sonchiriya': Bollywood's dacoit dramas through the years

Some born evil, some luckless victims of an exploitative system — there's something captivating about the character of a dacoit that enamours filmmakers.

A role that put him on the map, but a role that he could never outlive

Gabbar Singh — the villain and hero of Amjad Khan's life

No one knows the fate of Vikas and Pragati. Some say they are in the serpentine lines at the banks, while some hallucinating bots are certain they saw them.

Gabbar Singh

From 'Sholay' to 'Sonchiriya': Bollywood's dacoit dramas through the years

Gabbar Singh — the villain and hero of Amjad Khan's life

Why some say Vikas and Pragati were slaughtered in a riot on street number 2002