Khalnayak
खलनायक
khal-NAH-yak
A villain or antagonist, especially in films.
Meaning & usage
Khalnayak is a Hindi term commonly used to describe a villain or antagonist, particularly in Indian cinema. The word is derived from 'khal', meaning 'wicked' or 'evil', and 'nayak', meaning 'hero'. It gained popularity through Bollywood films, where the khalnayak is often a central character opposing the protagonist.
In a sentence
In the movie, the khalnayak had a complex backstory that made him more than just a typical villain.
As seen in crosswords
Khalnayak is a 9-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A villain or antagonist, especially in films” (9)
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