Because you like Latika in Slumdog Millionaire

Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.

A charming acapella performer, Jesse Swanson perfectly blends being nerdy with being cool. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.

Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.

Will Turner is an earnest, lovelorn blacksmith's assistant with an adventurous spirit. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.

Quentin Coldwater has always suspected there was something different about him, and now he has the chance to prove it. See them in The Magicians.

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.

Tempestuous and talented, Claire Randall is a woman with a passionate heart and a quick mind. See them in Outlander.

A man of the court, Lord Varys knows how to manipulate it better than anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.