Chilling with Villains
- 26 May 2015
- Features
By Firdouz Hameed
1.Mogambo in Neuschwanstein"Mogambo kush hua" -Amrish Puri in Mr. India
Neuschwanstein is situated on a rugged hill near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. It is the most photographed building in Germany. If ever I am going to visit the land of Hitler, I’m bringing along with me some kickass back-up. “Hail Mogambo,†is how his subordinates salute him. Mogambo is THE most powerful villain in Indian films and Neuschwanstein will make him feel at home. This fairy tale like monument has the power to mesmerize even the baddest villain on the face of the earth!
2. Gabbar in Jog Falls
" Jo dar gaya, samjo margaya" -Amjad Khan in Sholay
Jog Falls in Karnataka is the largest waterfall in India. It is probably the most picturesque falls you can find anywhere. A man like me has poor directional skills. Now if I have to find my way through a beautiful primeval forest then who better than to have beside other than a dacoit who has spent an eternity in verdant landscapes. He’s probably the best forest tracker and, of course, the scariest villain. I’ll be safe no matter how thick the forest gets.
3. Akhbar Ali in Darjeeling
"Allah re jism-e-yaar ki khoobi ke khud-ba-khud" -Danny Danzongpa in Andhaa Kaanoon
Enticed by the alluring snow peaks of Kanchenjunga overlooking the hill town, beautiful tea gardens , orchids, pines and rhododendrons with the charming Himalayan toy train negotiating its way through the mountains - Darjeeling is a wonderful place to visit. Who else other than the most stylish villain of Bollywood, Danny Denzongpa to go with? Danny is also the local boy there as he did his education from here. Perhaps he can show me some undiscovered gems of Darjeeling.
4. Din Dayal in South Luangwa National Park
"Sara shehar mujhe lion ke naam se jaanta ha" - Ajith Khan in Kalicharan
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia is renowned as the home of walking safaris. This is one place you can see Lions on foot. I better bring someone along who is equally scary and fearsome. Since Ajit Khan is known as the Lion, then I guess that gives me some extra solace despite all the precautions that will be there.
5. Crime Master Gogo in Ibiza
"Yeh Teja Teja kya hai ... yeh Teja Teja" - Shakti Kapoor in Andaaz Apna Apna
There is one place to have a blast every summer. A place where you can party till sunrise and yet go to the beach and witness the spectacular view of the harbinger of the Sun. Ibiza is one place one must visit in the charming Mediterranean Sea. Now who else other than Crime Master Gogo to be with on a party so rave? This villain dressed in a cape and an attitude so mean, he is my choice any day.
6. Rowdy Sethu in Milan
"Hello Mr Pereira" -Jose Prakash in Love in Singapore
The man might be bad but, he’s as classy and sophisticated as they come. If I’m to suit up for Milan; one of the classiest place to visit—Jose Prakash is my man. This antagonist of Malayalam films can maybe teach me a thing or two about a glamorous nightlife and how to impress the ladies. The guy is not to be fiddled with as he is deadly. Milan better watch out for us. Or he will feed you to the crocodiles.
7. Shakaal in Belize
"Tum logon ko haarna hi tha aur mujhko jeetna hi tha" -Kulbhushan Kharbanda in Shaan
Remember the shark tanks Shakaal had in the movie Shaan? The devilish villain knew his fish. He’s one guy I’ll take with me to scuba dive in The Blue Hole in Belize. It is one of the most beautiful and famous diving spots in the world. You can dive in crystal clear water and see several types of reef sharks as well as bull sharks and hammerheads. Shakaal is going to love it for sure!
