Paresh Rawal

Paresh Rawal (Gujarati: પરેશ રાવલ Pareś Rāvaḷ) (born 30 May 1950) is an Indian actor from Bollywood, Mumbai of Gujarati background.

Making his film debut in 1984, he mainly played supporting and villain roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Since 2000 he has mostly played comic roles.
Family and early life
Paresh was born in palyad, Gujarat, India. He is married to Swaroop Sampat, an actress and winner of the Miss India contest in 1979. Paresh and Swaroop have two sons Aditya and Aniruddh. Paresh Rawal is an alumnus from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Higher Studies, Vile Parle, Mumbai. Rawal moved to Mumbai, at the age of 22. He went there to become a civil engineer. After people recognized him as a great actor, he was recommended to be in bollywood. Today people know him as a great actor and comedian.

Paresh Rawal was a great fan of Rahil Shah and worked for 10 years under him.
Career
Rawal made his debut with the 1984 film Holi. He then appeared in over 100 films throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Paresh Rawal's biggest hit was Hera Pheri in 2000.

Before he attained national recognition, in 1991 Rawal achieved recognition and adulation for his role of a bank robber in Kshana Kshanam. His quirky accent and mannerisms made him an instant hit. He acted in quite a few Telugu films by the RGV school of direction like Money and Govinda Govinda.

In 1994, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films Woh Chokri and Sir.For the latter, he also received his first Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. This was followed by Ketan Mehta's Sardar, which saw him playing the lead role of freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel, a role that got him not only national but international acclaim.He followed it with the film Tamaana (1996), in which he played the role of a hijra (person of "third" gender, typically male transgender) who raises a young, orphaned girl, played by Pooja Bhatt.

In 2000, Rawal played a dim-witted and boisterous, but kind-hearted Marathi landlord Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the film Hera Pheri, who takes in Raju (Akshay Kumar) and Shyam (Sunil Shetty) as paying guests in his house. Rawal's acting was a key reason for the major nationwide success the film received.For his performance, he won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award. He reprised his role as Baburao in the sequel to the film, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), which was also successful.

In 2002, Rawal portrayed one of three blind bank robbers in the hit film Aankhen. Rawal has since played many comedy roles in successful films including Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Garam Masala (2005), Deewane Huye Pagal (2005), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Golmaal (2006), Chup Chup Ke (2006) , Bhagam Bhag (2006), Shankar Dada MBBS and De Dana Dan (2009).He is also produced the Hindi Serials including Zee TV's Teen Bahuraaniyaan, Sahara One's Main Aisi Kyunn Hoon.
Awards

National Film Awards1994: Won: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Woh Chokri & SirFilmfare Awards
1993: Won: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Sir
1995: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award forVirasat
1996: Nominated: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Raja
2001: Won: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Hera Pheri
2003: Won: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Awara Paagal Deewana
Star Screen Awards
1996: Won: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actor for Raja
2001: Won: Star Screen Award for Best Comedian for Hera Pheri
2003: Won: Star Screen Award for Best Comedian for Awara Paagal Deewana
IIFA Awards
2001: Won: IIFA Best Comedian Award for Hera Pheri
Zee Cine Awards
2003: Won: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Awara Paagal Deewana
Filmography
Hifazat-Life in Danger...Major Khatib Sheikh
Dushmanon Ka Dushman (1984)
Holi (1984)
Lorie (1985) ... Prosecuting Attorney
Arjun (1985) ... Annu Bhai
Bhagwan Dada (1986) ... Inspector Vijay
Naam (1986) ... Rana
Samundar (1986) ... Hansukh
Mirch Masala (1987) ... Villager
Dacait (1987) ... Vishnu Pandey (Thanedar)
Marte Dam Tak (1987)
Uttar Dakshin (1987)
Kharidaar (1988)
Kabzaa (1988) ... Veljibhai Soda
Falak (1988) ... Narang
Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) ... Truck Company Owner
Aakhri Adalat (1988) ... Girja Shankar
Sone Pe Suhaga (1988) ... Tejaa
Vardi (1989) ... Rudra
Ram Lakhan (1989) ... Bhanu
Hathyaar (1989) ... Tamil Gangster
Taaqatwar (1989) ... Ganguram Tulsiram (Gangiya)
Kafila (1990)
Awaargi (1990) ... Bhau
Krodh (1990) ... Avasthi
Swarg (1990) ... Dhanraj
Gunahon Ka Devta (1990)
Zakhmi Zameen (1990)
Nyay Anyay (1990) ... Malhotra
Shiva (1990)
Saathi (1991)
Haque (1991)
Baharon Ki Manzil (1991)
Do Pal (1991)
Gunhegar Kaun (1991)
Yodha (1991) ... Chagganlal
Fateh (1991)
Aye Milan Ki Raat (1991)
Prem Qaidi (1991)
Izzat (1991)
Pratikaar (1991) ... Sajhan Srivastav
Shankara (1991) ... Diwanji
Tilak (1992)
Lambu Dada (1992)
Daulat Ki Jung (1992) ... Haribhai
Karm Yoddha (1992) ... Inspector Deshmukh
Adharm (1992) ... Raghunath Verma
Virodhi (1992) ... Badrinath Pandey
Police Officer (1992)
Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992)
Jeena Marna Tere Sang (1992)
Dushman Zamana (1992)
Jigar (1992) ... Lal Behari
Maya Memsaab (1993) ... Lalaji
Yugandhar (1993)
Pehla Nasha (1993) ... Inspector Mazumdar
King Uncle (1993) ... Pratap
Phool Aur Angaar (1993)
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) ... Girdharilal
Platform (1993) ... Shetty
Damini (1993)
Dil Ke Baazi (1993) ... Santosh
Muqabla (1993)
Kayda Kanoon (1993) ... Kalika Prasad
Krishan Avtar (1993)
Sir (1993) ... Velji
Aadmi (1993)
Parwane (1993)
Shatranj (1993)
Aag Aur Chingari (1994)
Sardar (1994) ... Sardar Patel
Dilwale (1994) ... Mama Thakur
Milan (1994) ... Inspector Kotak
Laadla (1994)
Andaaz Apna Apna (1994) ... Ram Gopal Bajaj/Teja
Aa Gale Lag Ja (1994)
Anth (1994) ... Dabla, The Don
Ekka Raja Rani (1994) ... Nageshwar Rao
Mohra (1994) ... Kashinath Sahu
Juaari (1994)
Krantiveer (1994) ... Slum Landlord
The Gentleman (1994)
Nishana (1995)
Vartman (1995)
Ab To Jeene Do (1995)
Baazi (1995) ... Deputy CM Chaturvedi Alias Chaubey
Janam Kundli (1995) ... Wong-Li
Raja (1995) ... Brijnath/Birju
Sanjay (1995) ... Ranvir Singh
Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) ... Advocate Bhujbal (Friendly Appearance)
Vijeta (1996) ... Vidhya Sagar
Bandish (1996)
Nirbhay (1996)
Hahakar (1996)
Rangbaaz (1996)
Aar Ya Paar (1997) ... Inspector Khan
Hero No.1 (1997) ... Dinanath
Auzaar (1997) ... Mr. Thakur (Yash's Dad)
Judaai (1997) ... Hasmukhlal
Tamanna (1997) ... Tiku
Mrityudaata (1997) ... T.T.
Zameer (1997) ... Raja Gajraj Singh
Mahaanta (1997) ... Nanu Bhai Chatewala
Insaaf (1997) ... Chiman Bhai
Gupt (1997) ... Ishwar Diwan
Daud (1997) ... Pinky
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997) ... Shalu's Uncle
Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997) ... Shanta Prasad/Abba
Qahar (1997) ... Velji Patel
Chachi 420 (1997) ... Hariharan 'Haribhai'
Badmaash (1998) ... Lalu Seth
Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) ... Kachra Seth
Dandnayak (1998) ... Bankhelal Chaurasia
Achanak (1998) ... Saagar Srivastav
Satya (1998) ... Com. Amod Shukla
Angaarey (1998) ... Jaggu
Barood (1998)
Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (1998) ... Zorawar Bhai
Hero Hindustani (1998) ... Dadaji
China Gate (1998) ... Inspector Barot
Kudrat (1998) ... Sukhiram
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) ... PC Jack Patel
Bade Dilwala (1999) ... Manubhai/Harshadbhai Shroff
Aarzoo (1999) ... Kailashnath
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) ... Bhootnath
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999) ... Shiv Kumar
Vaastav (1999) ... Suleiman Bhai
Gair (1999) ... Jagat Mama
Khoobsurat (1999) ... Special Appearance (Jogia Seth (Gangster))
Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) ... Kailash Patel
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) ... Gaffoor Bhai
Bulandi (2000) ... Gora Thakur
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) ... Prabhu Nath
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) ... Mohan Joshi
Hera Pheri (2000) ... Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega (2000) ... Goverdhan Jahnvi's Dad
Deewane (2000) ... Lekhraj (Vishal's Uncle)
Shikari (2000) (Guest Appearance)
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001) ... Narrator
Nayak (2001) ... Bansal
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001) ... Insp. O.P. Yadav
Moksha (2001) ... Uncle Sharan "Mamaji"
American Chai (2002) ... Sureel's Dad
Aankhen (2002) ... Iliyaas
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) ... Commissioner
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) ... Manilal
Chor Machaye Shor (2002) ... ACP Ranvir Singh/Raghuswami
Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002) ... The Roger Patel
Dil Ka Rishta (2003) ... Jai's Father
Pyasa Jism (2003)
Hungama (2003) ... Radheysham Tiwari
Baghban (2003) ... Hemant Patel
Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji (2003) ... Ramprasad
Aanch (2003)
Fun 2shh (2003) ... John D'Souza
Aan - Men At Work (2004) ... Khaled
Shankar Dada MBBS (2004) ... Dr. Lingeswara Rao "Lingam Mama"
Aitraaz (2004) ... Advocate Patel
Hulchul (2004) ... Kishen "Murari"
Bachke Rehna Re Baba (2005) ... Monty Bagga
Garam Masala (2005) ... Mambo
Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) ... Tommy
Malamaal Weekly (2006) ... Lilaram
36 China Town (2006) ... Natwarlal
Phir Hera Pheri (2006) ... Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
Chup Chup Ke (2006) ... Gundya
Jaane Hoga Kya (2006) ... Dr. Krishnan
Golmaal (2006) ... Somnath
Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (2006) ... Rajubhai Patel
Bhagam Bhag (2006) ... Champak Chaturved
Hat Trick (2007)... Hemu Patel
Fool and Final (2007) ... Choubey
Cheeni Kum (2007) ... Omprakash Verma
Good Boy, Bad Boy (2007) ... Principal Diwan Chand Awasthi
Bhool Bhulaiya (2007) ... Batuk Shankar
No Smoking (2007) ... Baba Bengali Sealdahwale
Welcome (2007) ... Dr. Ghungroo
One Two Three (2008) ... Laxmi Narayan
Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008) ... Janaradhan Wishvanbhar Rane
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008) ... Inspector Waghmare
Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008)...Tukaram Patil
Familywala (2008) (Post-Production)
Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam (2008)...Uday Shankar Mazumdar
Maharathi (2008)...Subhash
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008) ... Lucky's Father/Gogi Arora / Dr. B. D. Handa
Exchange Offer (2010) (Under Production)...
Malamaal Weekly 2 (2010) (To Go On Floor) ...
Fantastic (2009) (Under Production)...
Happy Birthday (2010) (To Go On Floor) ...
Tum Mere Ho (2010) (Under production) ...
De Dana Dan (2009) ... Harbans Chadda
Paa (2009) ... Mr. Aatre
Kusar Prasad Ka Bhoot (DEC 2010) (Under Production) ...

Rang Rasiya - Colors Of Passion (2010) (Under production) ...
Firaaq (2009) ... Sanjay
Classmates (2009)
Road to Sangam (2009) ... Hashmat Ullah
Rann (2010) ... Mohan Pandey
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge (2010) ... Lambodar Chacha
Yamala Pagla Deewana (2010)
No Problem(September 10, 2010) - Under Production

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