Inspector Chulbul Pandey - Dabangg

Salman Khan was witty, flamboyant, and had an impeccable comic-timing as Inspector Chulbul Pandey, which is one of the most iconic cop portrayals. 

Inspector Deva – Deva

Shahid plays a sharp, fearless cop on a mission, marking his first full-fledged entry into the cop universe with Deva.

DCP Vartika Chaturvedi – Delhi Crime

Inspired by real-life DCP Chhaya Sharma, calm, composed, and determined, Vartika Chaturvedi became one of the most acclaimed cop portrayals in Indian web series history. The show also won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2020.

Inspector Samar Pratap Singh- Shool

Playing a cop is not new to Manoj. He has earlier played Inspector Samar Pratap Singh in Shool and gained critical acclaim and awards for his portrayal. 

Hathiram Chaudhary – Paatal Lok

Jaideep Ahlawat’s raw, layered performance made Hathiram one of the most iconic cop characters in Indian web series.

IG Meera Deshpande - Drishyam

Tabu brought both authority and vulnerability as Meera Deshmukh, who is investigating the disappearance of her own son.

Inspector Bajirao Singham - Singham

Ajay Devgn has become synonymous to Inspector Bajirao Singham in the Singham franchise from Rohit Shetty's cop universe. He is fearless, righteous cop who takes on corrupt politicians with his honesty.

Inspector Maurya – Mirzapur

Amit Sial's character often clashes with the powerful mafia, showing the helplessness of an honest officer in a corrupt system.

Inspector Vijay Khanna - Zanjeer

Amitabh Bachchan gave us one of the most legendary cop characters in Hindi cinema. As Inspector Vijay Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan gained fame as the "Angry Young Man."

Inspector Vikram Rathore - Rowdy Rathore

Akshay Kumar impressed with his action as a cop in Rowdy Rathore. His character was heroic, larger-than-life \in a masala action drama.

Inspector Sartaj Singh – Sacred Games

Saif Ali Khan’s grounded, vulnerable performance gave Hindi streaming one of its first truly iconic cop protagonists.

Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy - Mardaani

Rani Mukerji presented one of the most powerful female cop portrayals in Bollywood. She stands out as a symbol of strength and grit, inspiring a generation of female-led cop roles.

Inspector Sangram Bhalerao- Simmba

Ranveer Singh's Inspector Sangram Bhalerao was a flamboyant, street-smart cop who initially joins the force for power and money but undergoes a transformation after a personal tragedy.