Paresh Rawal was born in Paliyad, Gujarat. He completed his studies from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Higher Studies, Vile Parle, Mumbai. He shifted to Mumbai in 1922 where he worked tirelessly to become a civil engineer. Paresh Rawal was a big fan of Rahil Shah and worked for 10 long years under his guidance.

Paresh Rawal began his journey in the film industry in the year 1984 in the film Holi directed by Ketan Mehta. He then made his appearance in more than hundred movies during the 1980s and 1990s. His biggest hit in his career was the comedy film Hera Pheri, directed in the year 2000 by Priyadarshan. He is best remembered for his outstanding acting skills in this movie alongside his co-actors Sunil Shetty and Akshay Kumar. In 1991, Paresh Rawal earned recognition for his character in the film ‘Kshana Kshanam‘ where he played the part of a bank robber. He is well known for his mannerisms and quirky accent which have helped him come a long way in the film industry.

He also played his part in a few Telegu films like ‘Govinda Govinda’ and ‘Mone’. Paresh Rawal played a variety of different roles, one being that of a freedom fighter Vallabhai Patel, which earned him both national and international acclaim. In his third film Tamanna (1996), he acted as a transexual who raised an orphan, the role of whom was done by Pooja Bhatt.

In the year 2000, Paresh Rawal played the role of a less witted, boisterous, kind-hearted landlord named Baburao Ganapatrao Apte and this role was played in the Priyadarshan movie, ‘Phir Hera Pheri’. His outstanding acting was one of the key reasons for the nationwide success of the film. He further went on to play his role as the Marathi landlord Baburao in the film, ‘Phir Hera Pheri’ (2006) which also turned out to be a major Box Office Hit.

In 2002, he acted out the part of a blind robber in the film ‘Aakhein’. Since then it has been a never ending journey for him with several hit films under his belt like, Golmaal (2006), Garam Masala (2005), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002),Chup Chup Ke (2006), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Deewane Huye Pagal (2005), Shankar Dada MBBS and De Dana Dan (2009). Paresh Rawal has also laid his foundation on the small screen with him being the producer of several Hindi soaps such as Sahara One’s ‘Mein Aisa Kyun Hoon’, Zee TV’s ‘Teen Bahuraaniyaan’ and Color’s ‘Lagi Tujhse Lagan’.

Television Done By Paresh Rawal

1984—85 Chunauti
1984—85 Bante Bighadte

Star Screen Awards Received By Paresh Rawal

1996: Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for Raja
2001: Screen Award for Best Comedian for Hera Pheri
2002: Nominated–Screen Award for Best Comedian for Aankhen
2003: Screen Award for Best Comedian for Awara Paagal Deewana

IIFA Awards Received By Paresh Rawal

2001: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega
2001: IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hera Pheri
2004: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hungama and Baghban
2005: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hulchul
2005: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Aitraaz
2007: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Phir Hera Pheri
2008: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Bhool Bhulaiyaa
2009: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
2011: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge
2012: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Ready
2013: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for OMG – Oh My God!

Films Done By Paresh Rawal

1982 Naseeb Ni Balihari Devaa Gujarati film – Director Nimesh Desai
1984 Hifazat-Life in Danger Major Khatib Sheikh
1984 Adeel Javed Prince
1984 Holi
1984 Lorie Prosecuting Attorney
1985 Arjun Anup Bhai
1986 Bhagwaan Dada Inspector Vijay
1986 Samundar Hansukh
1986 Naam Rana
1987 Mirch Masala Villager
1987 Dacait Vishnu Pandey (Thanedar)
1987 Marte Dam Tak Inspector Khanna
1987 Uttar Dakshin
1988 Kharidaar
1988 Kabzaa Veljibhai Soda
1988 Falak R. D. Narang
1988 Khatron Ke Khiladi Ranvir
1988 Aakhri Adaalat Girja Shankar
1988 Sone Pe Suhaaga Tejaa
1989 Vardi Rudra
1989 Ram Lakhan Bhanu
1989 Hathyaar Tamil Gangster
1989 Taaqatwar Ganguram Tulsiram (Gangiya)
1989 Hairaan Hindi Version
1990 Kafila
1990 Awaargi Bhau
1990 Jeevan Ek Sanghursh Ratan Dholakia
1990 Kroadh Avasthi
1990 Swarg Dhanraj
1990 Gunahon Ka Devta Advocate Khanna
1990 Zakhmi Zameen Malhotrmeau
1991 Kshana Kshanam Nayar (Mastan) Telugu Film
1991 Saathi Pasha
1991 Haque Shiva (Swami’s Brother)
1991 Baharon Ki Manzil
1991 Do Pal
1991 Gunehgar Kaun
1991 Yodha Chhaganlal
1991 Fateh
1991 Ayee Milan Ki Raat
1991 Prem Qaidi
1991 Izzat
1991 Pratikaar Sajjan Srivastav
1991 Shankara Diwanji
1992 Tilak
1992 Lambu Dada
1992 Daulat Ki Jung Haribhai
1992 Karm Yoddha Inspector Deshmukh
1992 Adharm Raghunath Verma
1992 Virodhi Badrinath Pandey
1992 Police Officer Chimanlal
1992 Zulm Ki Hukumat Swami
1992 Jeena Marna Tere Sang
1992 Dushman Zamana
1992 Jigar Lal Bihari
1993 Money Subba Rao Telugu movie
1993 Maya Memsaab Lalaji
1993 Yugandhar
1993 Pehla Nasha Inspector Mazumdar
1993 King Uncle Pratap
1993 Phool Aur Angaar Prof. and principal R. Kothari of City College
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Girdharilal
1993 Platform Shetty Mudaliar / Shani Avatar
1993 Damini Tolu Bajaj
1993 Dil Ki Baazi Santosh Kumar, Bhogilal
1993 Muqabla Minister Jagannath Mishra
1993 Kayda Kanoon Kalika Prasad
1993 Krishan Avtaar J.D
1993 Sir Veljibhai Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
1993 Aadmi Dhar Pakad aks ‘D.P.’ Singh
1993 Parwane
1993 Shatranj
1994 Aag Aur Chingari
1994 Govinda Govinda Paresh Telugu Movie
1994 Woh Chokri Lalit Ramji National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
1994 Sardar Sardar Patel
1994 Dilwale Mama Thakur
1994 Milan Inspector Kotak
1994 Laadla Hiravat Bajaj
1994 Andaz Apna Apna Ram Gopal Bajaj/Shyam Gopal Bajaj (Teja)
1994 Aa Gale Lag Jaa
1994 Anth Dabla, The Don
1994 Ekka Raja Rani Nageshwar Rao
1994 Money Money Subba Rao Telugu Movie
1994 Mohra Kashinath Sahu Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
1994 Juaari
1994 Krantiveer Laxmidas Dayal (Slum Landlord)
1994 The Gentleman
1995 Nishana
1995 Vartman
1995 Rikshavodu G. K. Rao Telugu Film
1995 Ab To Jeene Do
1995 Baazi Deputy CM Chaturvedi alias Chaubey
1995 Janam Kundli Wong-Li
1995 Raja Brijnath Patangwala (Birju) Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
1995 Sanjay Ranvir Singh
1995 Akele Hum Akele Tum Advocate Bhujbal Friendly Appearance
1996 Vijeta Vidhya Sagar
1996 Bandish
1996 Nirbhay
1996 Hahakar
1996 Rangbaaz Bangura
1997 Aar Ya Paar Inspector Khan
1997 Hero No. 1 Dinanath
1997 Auzaar Mr. Thakur
1997 Judaai Hasmukhlal
1997 Tamanna Tiku
1997 Mrityudaata T.T.
1997 Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul Raja Gajraj Singh
1997 Mahaanta Nanu Bhai Chatewala
1997 Insaaf Chiman Bhai
1997 Gupt: The Hidden Truth Ishwar Diwan
1997 Daud Pinky
1997 Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Pratap
1997 Ghulam-E-Mustafa Shanta Prasad/Abba
1997 Qahar Velji Patel
1997 Chachi 420 Hariharan/Haribhai Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
1998 Badmaash Lalu Seth
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi Kachra Seth
1998 Dandnayak Bankhelal Chaurasia
1998 Bavagaru Bagunnara’Rao Bahaddur Rajendra Prasad Telugu Film
1998 Achanak Saagar Srivastav
1998 Satya Com. Amod Shukla
1998 Angaaray Jaggu Lokhande
1998 Barood
1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Zorawar Bhai
1998 Hero Hindustani Dadaji/ Purshotam Harnam Agarwal
1998 China Gate Inspector Barot
1998 Kudrat Sukhiram
1999 Aa Ab Laut Chalen PC Jack Patel
1999 Bade Dilwala
1999 Aarzoo Kailashnath
1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi Bhootnath
1999 Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain Shiv Kumar
1999 Vaastav: The Reality Suleiman Bhai
1999 Gair Jagat Mama
1999 Khoobsurat Jogia Seth (Gangster) Special Appearance
2000 Hadh Kar Di Aapne Kailash Patel
2000 Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Gaffoor Bhai
2000 Bulandi Gora Thakur
2000 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Prabhu Nath
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Mohan Joshi
2000 Hera Pheri Baburao Ganpatrao Apte Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2000 Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega Govardhan (Jahnvi’s Father)
2000 Deewane Lekhraj (Vishal’s Uncle)
2000 Shikari Guest Appearance
2001 Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Narrator
2001 Nayak Bansal
2001 Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar Inspector O.P. Yadav Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2001 Moksha Uncle Sharan “Mamaji”
2002 American Chai Sureel’s Dad
2002 Aankhen Iliyaas Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2002 Hum Kisise Kum Nahin Commissioner
2002 Awara Paagal Deewana Manilal Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2002 Chor Machaaye Shor ACP Ranvir Singh/Raghuswami
2002 Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar Roger Patel
2003 Dil Ka Rishta Jai’s Father
2003 Pyasa Jism
2003 Hungama Radheshyam Tiwari Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2003 Baghban Hemantbhai Patel
2003 Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji Ramprasad
2003 Aanch Jawahar Pandit
2003 Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century John D’Souza Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2004 Aan: Men at Work Karim Khaled Ansari (Constable)
2004 Shankar Dada MBBS Dr. Rama Lingeswara Rao “Lingam Mama” Telugu film
2004 Aitraaz Advocate Akhilendra Patel
2004 Hulchul Kishen “Murari” Chand Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2005 Bachke Rehna Re Baba Monty Bagga
2005 Garam Masala Mambo
2005 Deewane Huye Paagal Tommy
2006 Malamaal Weekly Lilaram
2006 36 China Town Natwarlal
2006 Phir Hera Pheri Baburao Ganpatrao Apte Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2006 Chup Chup Ke Gundya
2006 Jaane Hoga Kya Dr. Krishnan
2006 Golmaal: Fun Unlimited Somnath
2006 Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota Rajubhai Patel
2006 Bhagam Bhag Champak Chaturvedi
2007 Hat Trick Hemu Patel
2007 Fool & Final Choubey
2007 Cheeni Kum Omprakash Verma
2007 Good Boy, Bad Boy Principal Diwan Chand Awasthi
2007 Buddha Mar Gaya Ramu
2007 Bhool Bhulaiyaa Batuk Shankar
2007 No Smoking Baba Bengali Sealdahwale
2007 Welcome Dr. Ghungroo
2008 One Two Three Laxmi Narayan
2008 Mere Baap Pehle Aap Janardhan Vishvambhar Rane
2008 Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na Inspector P. K. Waghmare
2008 Mumbai Meri Jaan Tukaram Patil
2008 Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam Uday Shankar Mazumdar
2008 Maharathi Subhash
2008 Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Lucky’s Father/Gogi Arora/Dr. B. D. Handa
2009 Classmates
2009 De Dana Dan Harbans Chadda
2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaoge Raj Chopra
2009 Radio Jhandu Lal Tyagi
2009 Paa Mr. Aarte
2009 Firaaq Sanjay
2009 Tum Mere Ho
2010 Rann Mohan Pandey
2010 Road to Sangam Hasmat Ullah
2010 Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge’ Lambodar Chacha
2010 Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke Inspector Khote
2010 Aakrosh Ajatshatru Singh
2010 No Problem Zandulal
2011 Theenmaar Senapathi Telugu Film
2011 Ready CA Balidaan Bhardwaj / Balli
2012 Will You Marry Me’ Gutka King (Sneha’s Father)
2012 Tezz cameo appearance
2012 Ferrari Ki Sawaari D.N.Dharmadhikari Guest appearance
2012 OMG – Oh My God! Kanjibhai
2012 Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Peter
2012 Khiladi 786 Narrator
2013 Table No. 21 Mr. Khan
2013 Zilla Ghaziabad Brahampal Singh Choudhary
2013 Himmatwala Narayandas
2013 Rabba Main Kya Karoon Mama
2013 Mahabharat Dhritarashtra Voice Role Animated Film
2014 Raja Natwarlal Yogi
2014 Rang Rasiya Seth Govardhan Das Colors of Passion, in English
2015 Dharam Sankat Mein Dharam Pal
2015 Welcome Back Dr. Ghunghroo
2016 Familywala Bawa
2017 Guest Iin London Chacha
2017 Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi Hashmukh Patel
2017 Tiger Zinda Hai Firdauz aka Tohbaan
2018 Sanju Sunil Dutt
2018 Manto Pimp
2019 Uri: The Surgical Strike Govind Bhardwaj
2019 Made in China Tanmay Shah
2020 Coolie No. 1dagger Hoshiyaar Chand Post-production
2020 Hungama 2dagger Radheshyam Tiwari Filming
2020 Toofandagger Nandkishore Mittal Post-production
2020 Aankh Micholidagger Rameshwar Shergill Post-production
2020 Soorarai Pottrudagger Ravindra Subramanyam Tamil film; Post-production