In most films, even villains get a backstory or a moment of regret. Not here. Vijay remains a monster till the last frame. SRK had the guts to play someone utterly detestable—and he made it mesmerizing.
Vijay is not your average villain. He is the spoiled, wealthy son of a business tycoon. When he sees Shivani at a party, he decides she must be his. The catch? Shivani is already married. Vijay’s response to rejection is not sadness; it is a terrifying, slow-burning rage.
In Baazigar , you rooted for SRK because he was avenging his father. In Darr , you felt a shred of pity for Rahul’s madness. SRK strips himself of his 'King Khan' persona. His eyes are vacant; his smile is predatory. He makes you hate him genuinely—a feat impossible for most actors of his stature.
While not always ranked in mainstream "top 10" lists alongside hits like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge or Chak De! India , Anjaam is widely considered one of Khan's .