Dabangg – Inspector Chulbul Pandey: Salman Khan had an impeccable comic-timing as Inspector Chulbul Pandey. It is one of the most iconic cop portrayals. (Image: IMDb)

Deva – Inspector Deva: Shahid Kapoor marked his full-fledged entry into cop-universe with Deva. (Image: IMDb)

Delhi Crime – DCP Vartika Chaturvedi: Shefali Shah played the role of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi. The character is inspired by real-life DCP Chhaya Sharma, calm, composed and determined. (Image: IMDb)

Shool – Inspector Samar Pratap Singh: Manoj Bajpayee earlier aced the role of Inspector Samar Pratap Singh in Shool. He gained critical acclaim and wards for his portrayal. (Image: IMDb)

Paatal Lok – Hathiram Chaudhary: Jaideep Ahlawat’s raw, layered performance made Hathiram one of the most iconic cop characters in Indian web series. (Image: IMDb)

Drishyam – IG Meera Deshpande: Tabu played the role of IG Meera Desphande. She brought both authority and vulnerability as Meera Deshmukh, who is investigating the disappearance of her own son. (Image: IMDb)

Singham – Inspector Bajirao Singham: Ajay Devgn became synonymous to Inspector Bajirao Singham franchise from Rohit Shetty’s cop universe. (Image: IMDb)

Mirzapur – Inspector Maurya: Amit Sial’s character often clashes with powerful mafia, showing the helplessness of an honest officer in corrupt system. (Image: IMDb)

Mardaani – Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy: Rani Mukherji played 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. (Image: IMDb)

Rowdy Rathore – Inspector Vikram Rathore: Akshay Kumar impressed with his action in Rowdy Rathore. (Image: IMDb)