Bollywood's most iconic villain, acted in over 300 films, had 12 affairs, 5 marriages, yet suffered a painful death, was betrayed by..., name was...
Mahesh Anand was one of the most popular villains in Bollywood during the 1980s and 1990s. He worked in several major Bollywood films, and collaborated with superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Sunny Deol, Vinod Khanna, Salman Khan, that made him a towering figure in the entertainment industry. In a career spanning over decades, he starred in over 300 films, becoming a name in action-paced and dramatic films.
He made his acting debut in 1984 with Karishmaa. Although his initial roles went unnoticed, but his breakthrough came with the 1988 film Shahenshah, which brought him immense recognition. He continued to work with Amitabh Bachchan and portrayed more antagonist roles in films like Ganga Jamuna Saraswati (1988) and Toofan (1989)
Despite his successful film career, his personal life was marked by loneliness and instability. He was married five times, including to Barkha Roy (sister of Reena Roy), former Miss India International, Eric Roy, with whom he had a son, actress Usha Bachani, Madhu Malhotra and a Russian woman named Lana. Moreover, he was allegedly linked to at least a dozen women.
Despite attaining stardom, Mahesh's later years were marked by financial hardships. He once publicly shared that he had no funds, even to afford basic necessities. 'My friends and everyone call me a drunkard. I have no family. My stepbrother cheated me out of Rs 6 crore. I have done more than 300 films, but I don't even have money to buy drinking water. I don't have a single friend in this world. It is very sad.' He once shared on Facebook.
Mahesh made several attempts to revive his career. In 2019, he made a comeback in a brief role with Rangeela Raja (2019) , alongside Govinda. Tragically, just after 22 days of film's release, he was found dead in his home. He reportedly battled depression and alcoholism, compounded by professional setbacks and loneliness.
Despite enjoying immense success and working alongside numerous superstars, Mahesh Anand's life is a sad reminder of how unpredictable the world of glamour can be.
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