They are virtuous, fearless and fight for the honour of their country. They are the heroes.

Amitabh Bachchan played the played the moralistic cop in Prakash Mehra's Zanjeer. Inspector Vijay, remember?

Jackie Shroff sported crisp khakis film after film. He also starred in a film called Police Officer.

Akshay Kumar (Mohra, Insaaf, Daava, Main Khiladi Tu Anari) and Sunny Deol (Vardi, Tridev, Indian) are other actors who play the messiahs of mercy in several films. The funny part is though their characters claim to be earn a meagre salary; they are seen cavorting in swanky cars and designer clothes. And Ray-Ban sunglasses.