As Farhan Akhtar's much awaited Don 2 hits the screens in 41 countries this Friday, we take a look at some of the actors who have played 'Don' with much finesse in their movies.
As the chase continues, King of Bollywood is back again with his upcoming action packed sequel Don 2. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the movie is expected to be one of the biggest releases of 2011.
SRK will be playing the much chased Don, once again. His dialogue Don ko pakdna mushkil he nahi namumkin hai is already being chanted by many. Not just that, SRK has made his DONisms extremely popular.
The versatility spectrum of Big B is immeasurable. His performance as a stylish and arrogant Don in the original Don is still a landmark for the new actors.
On the other hand his appearance as Godfather who is thoroughly against system but is a 'Messiah of Masses' in movies like Sarkaar and Agneepath were tremendously adored by the masses.
When Mahesh Manjrekar directed Vaastav was released, the masses were convinced that Sanju Baba is the real 'Khalnaayak' of the big screen. Sanjay was adjudged as Best actor for his outstanding performance as Raghunath Namdev Shivalkhar who turns into rebellious Raghu Bhai.
Manoj Bajpai's performance as 'Bhiku Mhatre' made him a star overnight. The character of a hotheaded and compassionate small-time gangster was much adored by fans.
His dialogue Mumbai Ka King Kaun in 'Satya' became very popular and he even won the Best actor Award in Supporting role.
With his debut in RGV's underworld saga Company Vivek Oberoi aka Chandu - the rebellious ally of Don - was liked by many.
And how can one forget Maya Dollas of Shootout at Lokhandwala, a fearless hit man turned Don of Mumbai whose insensitive and indifferent appearance impressed many.
Ajay Devgn thoroughly impressed the audience by his performances as Mallik in Company and as Sultan Mirza in Once upon a time in Mumbai.
The actor by his versatile ability to perform any and every kind of role brought the legacy of Dons alive for audience.
The Serial Kisser of B-Town Emraan Haashmi's performance as Shoaib in Once upon a time in Mumbai too deserves a mention in this list. Emraan has beautifully played the role of an arrogant, aspiring Don who succeeds in attaining the throne of his Godfather.
Very soon Hrithik will also hit the screen as Vijay Dina Nath Chauhan in KJO's upcoming flick Agneepath, a remake of the previous one starring Big B, Mithun Chakrobaty and Danny Denzongpa.
Now it will be intresting to see, whether Asia's Sexiest Man will be able to get the tag of India's Deadliest Don or not.