Iconic villains of small-screen who mesmerized us all with their devilish charm

Urvashi Dholakia, who played the role of Komolika in Ekta Kapoor's superhit TV show 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay,' is one of the most popular vamps on Indian television, who had a huge fan following.

Komolika was known for her unique sense of style, expression and elaborate bindis, which were a rage during the 2000s.

Meghna Malik, who played the character of Amma Ji in popular TV show 'Naa Aana Is Des Mein Lado,' showcased the role of a strict matriarch with fiery temper and strict personality, who believed in the age-old systems and traditional society evils.

Meghna garnered huge praise for her role as Amma Ji in the show 'Naa Aana Is Des Mein Lado.'

Late actor Anupam Shyam portrayed the role of Thakur Sajjan Singh in the show 'Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya.'

As Sajjan, Anupam sent shivers down the spine every time he came on the screen and did not bat an eyelid before abusing his wife, torturing his daughter-in-laws, imposing his views and scheming and plotting against his own family.

Usha Nandkarni played the role of evil mother-in-law Savita Deshmukh. Usha was loved and despised for her character, which had various hues to it.

As Savita Deshmukh, Usha Nandkarni was known for her stylized dialogue delivery and mannerisms, who often plotted against her daughter-in-law to keep her away from her son.

Akashdeep Saigal played the role of Ansh in the iconic TV show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.'

Ansh was an evil character, who tried to destroy the Virani family and in the end, his mother, Tulsi Virani, shoots him to death.