As hearts flutter across India on Valentine’s Day, Dalip Tahil—the 90s Bollywood bad guy who crushed dreams of young love—has gone viral with a side-splitting apology on Instagram.
Dressed eternally as the family patriarch in films, Tahil embodied opposition to romance. His latest post hilariously owns up: decades of interrupting budding romances with lines like ‘I won’t allow this alliance.’ He confessed to stopping hasty weddings, demanding financial proofs, and protecting ‘family prestige’ with over-the-top zeal.
‘I feel remorse for blackmailing, intimidating, abducting, and shattering the spirits of all those pairs,’ Tahil quipped. Ending on a high note, he declared love victorious: ‘No thugs today, no conspiracies. Enjoy the night—this pardon lasts till midnight.’ Social media buzzed as fans chuckled and forgave their favorite antagonist.
Tahil’s villainy shone in classics like ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak,’ where as ruthless Dhanraj, he schemed against star-crossed lovers Raj and Rashmi. In the comedy ‘Ishq,’ he was the snobbish dad blocking Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla’s union, fixated on status and savings.
While his characters instilled fear, Tahil’s real-life humor shines through posts that flip the script. This apology cements his status as Bollywood’s most entertaining ex-villain, blending nostalgia with modern-day charm on a day dedicated to love.