His long hair and bike-riding style became a national trend. A career-reviving role after a string of flops. Uday Chopra Provided iconic comic relief and became a franchise staple. Esha Deol

This morally gray, cool villain became the film’s breakout star, redefining antagonist archetypes in Bollywood for years to come.

Dhoom made style its substance. Key elements:

It also set the benchmark for the "buddy cop" genre in India, with Jai and Ali becoming one of the most memorable on-screen duos.