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Bollywood's 'handsome villain'; five marriages, alcohol addiction… tragic final days
Udayavani | May 10, 2026 7:39 PM CST

He was an actor who challenged some of Indian cinema’s biggest superstars on the silver screen. With his tall frame and powerful physique, he brought a new dimension to villain roles. Just as lead actors dominated films, he too commanded attention with his screen presence.

However, the death that awaited him in his final years was truly tragic. Mahesh Anand was one of Bollywood’s most popular actors and among the industry’s most memorable villain artistes.

A talented dancer, martial arts expert and accomplished actor, he worked in Hindi and Telugu cinema during his early years.

Mahesh Anand shared screen space with legendary actors such as Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda. He appeared in several Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films including Shahenshah, Thanedaar and Vishwatma.


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