Actor
Paresh Rawal
- Born: 30 April 1955, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Estimated net worth: 20 million USD
Paresh Rawal is a celebrated Indian actor and comedian known for his versatile performances in Hindi cinema. He gained fame through films like 'Hera Pheri', 'Gol Maal', and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. Rawal is recognized for his impeccable comic timing and ability to…
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About Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal is a celebrated Indian actor and comedian known for his versatile performances in Hindi cinema. He gained fame through films like 'Hera Pheri', 'Gol Maal', and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. Rawal is recognized for his impeccable comic timing and ability to portray serious roles, establishing a strong reputation in both comedy and drama genres.
- Born
- 30 April 1955, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Height
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
- Spouses
- Swaroop Sampat (1985-present)
- Children
- 2 (Aditya Rawal, Anirudh Rawal)
- Parents
- Ramesh Rawal, Kanta Rawal
- Estimated net worth
- 20 million USD
Fun facts about Paresh Rawal
- Paresh Rawal initially started his career in the theatre before transitioning to films, showcasing his strong stage presence.
- He is also a member of the Lok Sabha, representing the Ahmedabad East constituency, blending his passion for acting with public service.
Famous Paresh Rawal quotes
“Aap kya kar rahe hain?”
“Baba, main toh sirf ek bhola bhala aadmi hoon.”
“Kya kar rahe ho, bhai? Jab mujhe koi nahi jaanta, toh tumhe kaise jaane?”
Paresh Rawal filmography
Cast (232)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monster Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Tera Yaar Hoon Main Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Welcome To The Jungle Movie | Das | 5.0 |
| 2026 | Maa Behen Movie | Chandru Dwivedi | 6.8 |
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla Movie | Jagdish Kewalramani | 5.6 |
| 2025 | The Taj Story Movie | Vishnu | 5.3 |
| 2025 | Thamma Movie | Ram Bajaj Goyal | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi Movie | Mahant Avaidyanath | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Nikita Roy Movie | Amar Dev | 4.8 |
| 2024 | Badtameez Gill Movie | Unknown character |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai Movie | Govinda Lal Mehta | 6.5 |
| 2024 | Sarfira Movie | Paresh Goswami | 6.6 |
| 2024 | The Lavari Show TV | Self | |
| 2023 | Aankh Micholi Movie | Navjot | 5.1 |
| 2023 | Shastry Viruddh Shastry Movie | Guruji | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Dream Girl 2 Movie | Abu Saleem | 5.5 |
| 2023 | Shehzada Movie | Valmiki | 5.5 |
| 2022 | The Storyteller Movie | Tarini Bandhopadhay | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Sharmaji Namkeen Movie | Brij Gopal Sharma | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Dear Father Movie | Father | 9.0 |
| 2021 | Hum Do Hamare Do Movie | Purshottam Mishra | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 Movie | Radheshaam Tiwari | 4.4 |
| 2021 | Toofaan Movie | Narayan 'Nana' Prabhu | 5.2 |
| 2021 | Saina Movie | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 Movie | Jeffrey Rozario | 5.0 |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru Movie | Paresh Goswami | 7.8 |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal Movie | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Made In China Movie | Tanmay Shah | 5.8 |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike Movie | NSA Govind Bhardwaj | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Sanju Movie | Sunil Dutt | 7.2 |
| 2018 | Manto Movie | Pimp | 7.4 |
| 2017 | Tiger Zinda Hai Movie | Firdauz aka Tohbaan | 6.2 |
| 2017 | Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi Movie | Hasmukh Patel | 6.5 |
| 2017 | Guest iin London Movie | Unknown character | 5.2 |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Welcome Back Movie | Dr. Ghunghroo | 4.9 |
| 2015 | Dharam Sankat Mein Movie | Dharam Pal | 6.7 |
| 2014 | Rang Rasiya Movie | Govardhandas | 6.2 |
| 2014 | Familywala Movie | Bawa | |
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal Movie | Yogi | 6.4 |
| 2014 | The Anupam Kher Show TV | Himself | 7.3 |
| 2013 | Mahabharat Movie | Dhritarashtra (Voice) | 6.8 |
| 2013 | Rabba Main Kya Karoon Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Zila Ghaziabad Movie | Brahmapal Choudhary | 4.0 |
| 2013 | Table No. 21 Movie | Mr. Khan | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 Movie | Narrator (uncredited) | 4.9 |
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! Movie | Kanjibhai | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Movie | Peter Gonzalves | 4.4 |
| 2012 | Ferrari Ki Sawaari Movie | Dilip N. Dharmadhikari | 5.9 |
| 2012 | Will You Marry Me? Movie | Sneha's father | 7.0 |
| 2011 | Ready Movie | Balidaan 'Baali' Bhardwaj | 5.1 |
| 2011 | Teen Maar Movie | Unknown character | 4.1 |
| 2010 | No Problem Movie | Zandu Lal | 4.3 |
| 2010 | Aakrosh Movie | IPS Ajashatru Singh | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? Movie | Lambodar Chacha | 6.2 |
| 2010 | Road to Sangam Movie | Hasmat Ullah | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Rann Movie | Mohan Pandey | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Paa Movie | Mr. Arte | 6.4 |
| 2009 | Radio Movie | Special Appearance | 6.0 |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan Movie | Harbans Chadda | 5.8 |
| 2009 | Firaaq Movie | Sanjay | 6.2 |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Movie | Raj Chopra | 4.8 |
| 2008 | Maharathi Movie | Subhash Sharma | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Movie | Jani Singh / Gogi Arora / Dr. B. D. Handa | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan Movie | Tukaram Patil | 7.2 |
| 2008 | Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam Movie | Udayshankar Mazumdar | 4.5 |
| 2008 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Movie | Vaghmare | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap Movie | Janaradhan Wishvanbhar Rane | 5.0 |
| 2008 | One Two Three Movie | Laxminarayan #3 | 5.2 |
| 2007 | Welcome Movie | Dr. Ghungroo | 6.9 |
| 2007 | No Smoking Movie | Baba Bangali | 6.9 |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa Movie | Batukshankar Upadhyay | 6.8 |
| 2007 | Cheeni Kum Movie | Omprakash Verma | 6.1 |
| 2007 | Good Boy, Bad Boy Movie | Diwanchand "Diwan" Awasthi | 4.6 |
| 2007 | Hattrick Movie | Hemu Patel | 4.5 |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag Movie | Seth Champak Chaturvedi | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Jaane Hoga Kya Movie | Prof. Dr. Krishnan | 5.0 |
| 2006 | Yun Hota To Kya Hota Movie | Rajubhai Patel | 6.6 |
| 2006 | Golmaal - Fun Unlimited Movie | Somnath Bhardwaj | 6.8 |
| 2006 | Vidhyaarthi: The Power of Students Movie | Jata Shankar | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri Movie | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | 6.9 |
| 2006 | Chup Chup Ke Movie | Gundya | 6.3 |
| 2006 | 36 China Town Movie | Natwar Lal | 5.8 |
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly Movie | Lilaram | 6.4 |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal Movie | Tommy | 5.3 |
| 2005 | Garam Masala Movie | Mambo | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba Movie | Monty Bagga | 4.5 |
| 2004 | Hulchul Movie | Kishan Chand | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Aitraaz Movie | Ravi Patel | 6.1 |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. Movie | Dr. J. Rama Lingeshwara Rao | 6.9 |
| 2004 | The Game of Love Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work Movie | Constable Khalid Ansari | 5.5 |
| 2003 | Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century Movie | John D'Souza | 4.4 |
| 2003 | Baghban Movie | Hemant Patel | 6.9 |
| 2003 | Aanch Movie | Jawahar Pandit | 9.0 |
| 2003 | Hungama Movie | Radheysham Tiwari | 6.8 |
| 2003 | Anubhav: An Experience Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2003 | Dil Ka Rishta Movie | Unknown character | 6.4 |
| 2002 | Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar Movie | Ransod Rai "the Roger" Patel | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Chor Machaaye Shor Movie | ACP Ranbir Singh / Raghuswami | 4.3 |
| 2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana Movie | Manilal Patel | 5.7 |
| 2002 | Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin Movie | Commissioner Ranvir Singh | 5.6 |
| 2002 | Aankhen Movie | Ilias | 6.5 |
| 2001 | Moksha: Salvation Movie | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Nayak: The Real Hero Movie | Bansal Shroff | 7.1 |
| 2001 | American Chai Movie | Sureel's Dad | 10.0 |
| 2001 | Fauladi No.1 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2000 | Mechanic Mavayya Movie | Unknown character | 1.0 |
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Movie | Gaffoor Bhai | 5.0 |
| 2000 | Deewane Movie | Lekhraj | 5.3 |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne Movie | Bhaidas Bhai | 5.1 |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri Movie | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | 7.1 |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Movie | Prabhu Nath | 5.4 |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Movie | Mohan Joshi | 6.5 |
| 2000 | Bulandi Movie | Gora Thakur | 5.6 |
| 1999 | Khoobsurat Movie | Jogia Seth | 5.0 |
| 1999 | Gair Movie | Jagat | 8.6 |
| 1999 | Vaastav Movie | Suleiman Basha | 7.1 |
| 1999 | Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain Movie | Shiv Kumar | 5.8 |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi Movie | Bhoothnath | 5.9 |
| 1999 | Aarzoo Movie | Kailashnath | 5.9 |
| 1999 | Aa ab Laut Chalen Movie | PC Jack Patel | 5.6 |
| 1999 | Bade Dilwala Movie | Mannubhai Rajnikant Shroff | 3.3 |
| 1998 | Kudrat Movie | Sukhiram | 5.5 |
| 1998 | China Gate Movie | Inspector Barot | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Movie | Dr. Suraj Sinh | 7.3 |
| 1998 | Hero Hindustani Movie | Purshotam Harnam Agarwal | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Movie | Zorawar Raaz Ali | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Angaaray Movie | Unknown character | 3.7 |
| 1998 | Satya Movie | Commissoner Amod Shukla | 7.3 |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi Movie | Kachra Seth | 7.2 |
| 1998 | Tamanna Movie | Tikku Ali Sayed | 7.9 |
| 1998 | Bavagaru Bagunnara Movie | Rao Bahadur Rajendra Prasad | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Badmaash Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 Movie | Hariharan 'Haribhai' | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Qahar Movie | Unknown character | 6.4 |
| 1997 | Daud Movie | Pinky | 5.7 |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth Movie | Ishwar Diwan | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Mrityudaata Movie | Trilochan Tripathi (T.T.) / Terror of Terrors | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Aar Ya Paar Movie | ACP Khan | 4.6 |
| 1997 | Insaaf: The Final Justice Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1997 | Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul Movie | Raja Gajraj Singh | 5.0 |
| 1997 | Judaai Movie | Hasmukhlal | 5.6 |
| 1997 | Auzaar Movie | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 Movie | Dinanath | 6.1 |
| 1997 | Ghulam-E-Musthafa Movie | Shanta Prasad 'Abba' | 6.0 |
| 1996 | Nirbhay Movie | Laxman | 9.0 |
| 1996 | Bandish Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1996 | Talaashi Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Rikshavodu Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1995 | Milan Movie | Inspector Kotak | |
| 1995 | Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! Movie | Bidder | 4.7 |
| 1995 | Money Money Movie | Subba Rao | 7.8 |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story Movie | Charandas | 8.2 |
| 1995 | Raja Movie | Brijnath "Birju" Patangwala | 5.3 |
| 1995 | Janam Kundli Movie | Wong Lee / Ching Lee | 5.2 |
| 1995 | Baazi Movie | Deputy CM Chaturvedi alias Chaubey | 6.8 |
| 1995 | Nishana Movie | Chheda | 9.0 |
| 1994 | The Gentleman Movie | Unknown character | 5.4 |
| 1994 | Krantiveer Movie | Laxmidas Dhayal | 8.2 |
| 1994 | Aa Gale Lag Jaa Movie | Mamtaram | 4.0 |
| 1994 | Juaari Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1994 | Mohra Movie | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1994 | Anth Movie | Dhabla | 5.0 |
| 1994 | Andaz Apna Apna Movie | Ram Gopal Bajaj / Shyam Gopal Bajaj | 6.8 |
| 1994 | Woh Chokri Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Dilwale Movie | Mama Thakur | 6.4 |
| 1994 | Aag Aur Chingari Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani Movie | Nageshwar Rao | 6.7 |
| 1993 | Pehla Nasha Movie | Inspector Mazumdar | 5.5 |
| 1993 | Sir Movie | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1993 | Maya Memsaab Movie | Lalaji | 5.7 |
| 1993 | Govindha Govindha Movie | Paresh | 4.6 |
| 1993 | Dil Ki Baazi Movie | Santosh Kumar / Bhogilal | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Money Movie | Subba Rao | 8.4 |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Movie | Seth Girdharilal | 5.7 |
| 1993 | King Uncle Movie | Pratap | 5.9 |
| 1993 | Sardar Movie | Sardar Patel | 7.1 |
| 1992 | Jaanam Movie | Shankar Rao | 5.8 |
| 1992 | Tilak Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1992 | Dushman Zamana Movie | Seema's father | 6.7 |
| 1992 | Zulm Ki Hukumat Movie | Swami | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Police Officer Movie | Chimanlal | 4.2 |
| 1992 | Daulat Ki Jung Movie | Haribhai | 6.7 |
| 1992 | Karm Yodha Movie | Inspector Deshmukh | 8.0 |
| 1992 | Jigar Movie | Mama | 5.1 |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam Movie | Nayar | 5.9 |
| 1991 | Saathi Movie | Pasha Bhai | 6.0 |
| 1991 | Baharon Ke Manzil Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1991 | Pratikar Movie | Sajjan Shrivastav | 4.0 |
| 1991 | Izzat Movie | Minister Pandey | 4.5 |
| 1991 | Prem Qaidi Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1991 | Aayee Milan Ki Raat Movie | Yogiraj | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Yodha Movie | Unknown character | 4.8 |
| 1991 | Haque Movie | Shiva | 10.0 |
| 1991 | Fateh Movie | Samrat | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Swayam Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Shiva Movie | Tilak Dhari | 6.7 |
| 1990 | Zakhmi Zameen Movie | Thakur Pratap Singh | 7.5 |
| 1990 | Jeevan Ek Sanghursh Movie | Rattan Dholakia | 5.0 |
| 1990 | Swarg Movie | Dhanraj | 6.7 |
| 1990 | Kroadh Movie | Avasthi | 5.8 |
| 1990 | Awaargi Movie | Bhau | 8.5 |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar Movie | Ganguram Tulsiram | 7.7 |
| 1989 | Ram Lakhan Movie | Bhanu Nath | 6.5 |
| 1989 | Vardi Movie | Rudra | 5.6 |
| 1988 | Sone Pe Suhaaga Movie | Teja | 6.5 |
| 1988 | Aakhri Adaalat Movie | Girja Shankar | 5.3 |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi Movie | Ranvir | 5.2 |
| 1988 | Kabzaa Movie | Veljibhai Soda | 7.0 |
| 1988 | Falak Movie | R. D. Narang | 8.5 |
| 1988 | New Delhi Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1987 | Uttar Dakshin Movie | Varda Rai | 6.5 |
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak Movie | Inspector Khanna | 7.6 |
| 1987 | Dacait Movie | Vishnu Pandey (thanedar) | 5.5 |
| 1987 | Mirch Masala Movie | Villager | 7.9 |
| 1986 | Naam Movie | Rana | 7.3 |
| 1986 | Samundar Movie | Hansukh | 6.6 |
| 1986 | Bhagwaan Dada Movie | Vijay | 3.5 |
| 1985 | Arjun Movie | Annup Lal | 5.3 |
| 1984 | Dharm Aur Qanoon Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1984 | Lorie Movie | Attorney | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Naseeb Ni Balihari Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Pahalgam Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Police Company Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Welcome To The Adventure Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Bhagam Bhag 2 Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Malamaal Weekly 2 Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Hera Pheri 3 Movie | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | |
| TBA | Hero Heeroine Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Flying Booth Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (2)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! Movie | Line Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2002 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan TV | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
Latest releases
- Tera Yaar Hoon Main2026
- Welcome To The Jungle2026 / TMDB 5.0
- Maa Behen2026 / TMDB 6.8
- Bhooth Bangla2026 / TMDB 5.6
- The Taj Story2025 / TMDB 5.3
- Thamma2025 / TMDB 6.5
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Questions about Paresh Rawal
What are some of Paresh Rawal's career highlights?
Paresh Rawal is known for his roles in iconic films such as 'Hera Pheri', 'Gol Maal', and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. His ability to switch between comedy and serious roles has made him a prominent figure in Indian cinema.
Has Paresh Rawal won any awards?
Yes, Paresh Rawal has received several awards including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and multiple Filmfare Awards for his performances in various films.
What was Paresh Rawal's first film?
Paresh Rawal made his film debut in the 1984 film 'Holi'. His early work in theatre laid the foundation for his successful film career.
What are Paresh Rawal's most successful films?
Some of his most successful films include 'Hera Pheri', 'Gol Maal', 'Dhadkan', and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', which have been both commercially and critically acclaimed.
What is known about Paresh Rawal's personal life?
Paresh Rawal is married to actress Swaroop Sampat, and they have two sons, Aditya and Anirudh. He is known to maintain a low profile regarding his personal life.
What is Paresh Rawal's estimated net worth?
Paresh Rawal's estimated net worth is around 20 million USD, reflecting his successful career in acting and other ventures.
What are some notable milestones in Paresh Rawal's filmography?
Notable milestones include his transition from theatre to mainstream cinema, his role in the critically acclaimed film 'The Burning Train', and his portrayal of memorable characters in comedies and dramas.
Has Paresh Rawal worked in any regional films?
Yes, Paresh Rawal has worked in regional films, including Gujarati cinema, where he has showcased his versatility and talent beyond Hindi films.