Mumbai, February 14: On a day when romance fills the air, veteran Bollywood villain Dalip Tahil, infamous for thwarting lovers in the 90s, has issued a heartfelt public apology to all couples he terrorized on screen.
The actor, known for his menacing roles that sabotaged countless romances, took to social media with a humorous confessional post. ‘On Valentine’s Day, I, Dalip Tahil, apologize from the bottom of my heart for being the greatest enemy of love,’ he wrote. He reminisced about storming into scenes in his signature blazer, declaring, ‘This relationship is not acceptable to me.’
Tahil poked fun at his characters who halted weddings, scrutinized bank balances, issued blank checks, and guarded family honor like a nuclear code. ‘I regret the blackmail, threats, kidnappings, and emotional breakdowns I inflicted on those couples,’ he added. ‘Today, love is safe—no goons, no evil plots. Party till midnight as this apology expires then.’
Fans erupted in laughter, flooding comments with acceptance of his quirky mea culpa. Tahil’s iconic negativity peaked in the 90s with roles like Dhanraj Singh in Aamir Khan’s ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak,’ plotting to separate Raj and Rashmi. In ‘Ishq,’ he played Juhi Chawla’s father, opposing her marriage to Aamir Khan over pride and finances.
His screen persona earned him the title of OG villain, but off-screen, Tahil’s social media brims with wit that contrasts sharply with his dark roles. This Valentine’s gesture reminds fans of his lasting impact on Bollywood’s golden era of dramatic antagonism, now redeemed with humor and humility.