A picture changed the life of a person who came to meet Parveen Babi, he became a dangerous villain of the 80s.

New Delhi: If we remember the 80s and 90s of Hindi cinema, on one hand there was an era of strong heroes, while on the other hand dangerous villains were also the life of the films. During this period, such a foreign face was repeatedly seen on the big screen, who made a special place in the hearts of the audience with his strong physique and scary style. This was actor Bob Christo, whose story is no less than a film script.

Born on 20 March 1938 in Sydney, Bob Christo’s real name was Robert John Christo. He was a civil engineer by profession and along with studies, he was also interested in theatre. His life was going on normally, but a tragic incident changed everything. His wife died in a road accident, which left him completely devastated and his life took a new turn.

The most interesting chapter of his life started when he saw the picture of famous actress Parveen Babi on the cover of a magazine. This one picture had such an impact on him that he came to India to meet him. After reaching Mumbai, he found Parveen Babi and met her. This meeting proved to be a change in his fate.

With the help of Parveen Babi, he got entry into the film industry and got his first big opportunity through the film Abdullah. After this he never looked back. In the 80s and 90s, he became the most popular foreign villain of Bollywood. His strong personality and action scenes made him different from other actors.

He worked in many big films, including Kaliya, Namak Halal, Mard and Mr. India. The special thing was that he often clashed with stars like megastar Amitabh Bachchan and superstar Dharmendra. Whenever he appeared in front of these big stars on screen, whistles and applause would echo in the theatre.

Bob Christo’s tall physique and powerful personality made him the perfect villain. He worked in about 200 films in his career and made his mark in Hindi as well as South cinema. His very presence created a sense of danger in any film.

However, with time he distanced himself from films and settled in Bengaluru. There he started a new life as a yoga instructor. He started living a simple life away from the world of glamor.

He died on 20 March 2011 at the age of 72, but his memories are still alive through films. The story of Bob Christo proves that sometimes a small moment or even a picture can change a person’s entire life.