Paresh Rawal is a famous actor, thespian, and politician. He is well known for his roles as a villain as well as a comedian in more than 100 films and won several awards for his exceptional contribution to the Indian film industry. He is also a member (BJP) of the Lok Sabha of the Indian Parliament.
Paresh Rawal was born in a Nagar Brahmin Gujarati family on 30 May 1955, in Mumbai. His father’s name is Dahyalal Rawal. He is married to an actress Swaroop Sampat who was a Miss India contestant of the year 1979. Paresh has 2 sons Aditya and Anirudh.
Paresh Rawal Wiki/Bio
| Birth Name | Paresh Rawal |
| Nick Name | Not Known |
| Age | (as in 2023) 73 Years |
| Debut | • Film: Holi (Hindi film, 1984) • TV: Bante Bighadte (1984 – 1985 on Doordarshan) |
| Political Party | Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, India |
| Date of Birth | 30 May 1950 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Subhadra, 4th Floor, 6th Road, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai – 400049 |
| Home Town | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Hobbies | Reading, Traveling, Listening to Music, Doing Yoga |
Family | |
| Mother’s Name | Not Known |
| Father’s Name | Dahyalal Rawal |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
Girlfriends/Affairs | |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Marital Status, Wife and Children | |
| Wife/Spouse | Swaroop Sampat, Actress |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
| Children | • Aniruddh Rawal • Aditya Rawal  |
Education | |
| School | Maharashtra SSC Board |
| College/University | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Vile Parle, Mumbai, India |
| Educational Qualification | Commerce Graduate from Bombay University in March 1974 |
| Profession | Actor, Prducer, Politician |
| Brands Endorsed | Not Known |
| Career Manager | Not Known |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements | |
| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 8” |
| Weight (Approx.) | in Kilograms – 73 kg in Pounds – 160 lbs |
Figure Measurements | |
| Chest Size | 42 inches |
| Biceps Size | 13 inches |
| Waist Size | 34 inches |
Extra Ordinary Features | |
| Race / Ethnicity | Brahmin |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| S*xual Orientation | Straight |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Actors | Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Amitabh Bachchan, Marlon Brando |
| Favourite Actress | Kajol |
| Favourite Directors | Priyadarshan, Ketan Mehta, Rajkumar Santoshi, Mahesh Bhatt |
| Favourite Film | Il Postino: The Postman (1994 Italian Film) |
| Favourite Book | One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1962 Novel by Ken Kesey) |
| Favourite Politician | Narendra Modi |
| Controversies | Not Known |
Life Journey
Paresh Rawal completed his schooling from the Maharashtra SSC Board and Graduation from the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (Mumbai) in March 1974.
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After his study in 1974, Paresh started doing Gujarati Theaters and acted in Gujarati plays like Dear Father which won a lot of acclamation from the audience. Afterward, he decided to enter into the Indian entertainment industry and made his acting debut with the movie Holi in 1984. Then, he performed as a supporting actor in the movie ‘Arjun’ in 1985. But he came into the limelight with the blockbuster movie Naam in 1986.
Paresh Rawal Net Worth
According to Woodgram, Paresh Rawal’s estimated Net Worth, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & much more details have been updated below. Let’s check, How Rich is Paresh Rawal in 2023?
| Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | $15 million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $13 million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | Under Review |
| Annual Salary | Under Review |
| Income Source | Actor, Prducer, Politician |
Noted, right now, We don’t have enough information about Cars, Monthly/Yearly Salary, etc. We will update soon.
Career
In 1993, Rawal’s lead role as freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel in the movie ‘Sardars brought him national and international acclaim. In the 1990s, he also starred in the cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna in which he played a double role. He was noted as a character actor by both audiences and critics until the 2000 Bollywood cult classic Hera Pheri, after which he starred in several Hindi mainstream movies as a lead actor or main protagonist.
Another notable lead performance came in 2002 when he portrayed one of 3 blind bank robbers in the hit movie Aankhen, co-starring Aditya Pancholi, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal, and Sushmita Sen.
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Paresh, for the remainder of the 2000s, was seen in essentially comedy oriented multi-starters, mostly amongst the lead leads such as in Awara Paagal Deewana, Garam Masala, Hulchul, Hungama, Malamaal Weekly, Deewane Huye Paagal, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, Bhagam Bhag, Chup Chup Ke, Shankar Dada MBBS, Welcome, Mere Baap Pehle Aap, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and De Dana Dan. In the year 2010, he appeared in the film Aakrosh, based on honor killing.
In 2012, he portrayed the lead character in the superhit OMG – Oh My God. Actor Akshay Kumar was seen supporting him, and both got rave reviews for their performances. His latest notable release is Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju with Ranbir Kapoor. He portrayed actor Sunil Dutt’s role in the movie.
Movies List | |
| 1982 | Naseeb Ni Balihari |
| 1984 | Hifazat-Life in Danger Adeel Javed Prince Holi Lorie |
| 1985 | Arjun |
| 1986 | Bhagwaan Dada Samundar Naam |
| 1987 | Mirch Masala Dacait Marte Dam Tak Uttar Dakshin |
| 1988 | Kharidaar Kabzaa Falak Khatron Ke Khiladi Ranvir Aakhri Adaalat Girja Shankar Sone Pe Suhaaga |
| 1989 | Vardi Ram Lakhan Hathyaar Taaqatwar Hairaan |
| 1990 | Kafila Awaargi Jeevan Ek Sanghursh Kroadh Swarg Gunahon Ka Devta Zakhmi Zameen |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam Saathi Haque Baharon Ki Manzil Do Pal Gunehgar Kaun Yodha Fateh Ayee Milan Ki Raat Prem Qaidi Izzat Pratikaar Shankara |
| 1992 | Tilak Lambu Dada Daulat Ki Jung Karm Yoddha Adharm Virodhi Police Officer Zulm Ki Hukumat Jeena Marna Tere Sang Dushman Zamana Jigar |
| 1993 | Money Maya Memsaab Yugandhar Pehla Nasha King Uncle Phool Aur Angaar Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Platform Damini Dil Ki Baazi Bhogilal Muqabla Kayda Kanoon Krishan Avtaar Sir Aadmi Parwane Shatranj |
| 1994 | Aag Aur Chingari Govinda Govinda Woh Chokri Sardar Dilwale Milan Laadla Andaz Apna Apna Aa Gale Lag Jaa Anth Ekka Raja Rani Money Money Mohra Juaari Krantiveer The Gentleman |
| 1995 | Nishana Vartman Rikshavodu Ab To Jeene Do Baazi Janam Kundli Raja Sanjay Akele Hum Akele Tum |
| 1996 | Vijeta Bandish Nirbhay Hahakar Rangbaaz |
| 1997 | Aar Ya Paar Hero No. 1 Auzaar Judaai Tamanna Mrityudaata Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul Mahaanta Insaaf Gupt: The Hidden Truth Daud Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Ghulam-E-Mustafa Qahar Chachi 420 |
| 1998 | Badmaash Kabhi Na Kabhi Dandnayak Bavagaru Bagunnara? Achanak Satya Angaaray Barood Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Hero Hindustani Purshotam China Gate Kudrat |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen Bade Dilwala Aarzoo Haseena Maan Jaayegi Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain Vaastav: The Reality Gair Khoobsurat |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Bulandi Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Hera Pheri Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega Deewane Shikari |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Nayakx Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar Moksha |
| 2002 | American Chai Aankhen Hum Kisise Kum Nahin Awara Paagal Deewana Chor Machaaye Shor Raghuswami Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar |
| 2003 | Dil Ka Rishta Pyasa Jism Hungama Baghban Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji Aanch Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work Shankar Dada MBBS Aitraaz Hulchul |
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba Garam Masala Deewane Huye Paagal |
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly 36 China Town Phir Hera Pheri Chup Chup Ke Jaane Hoga Kya Golmaal: Fun Unlimited Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota Bhagam Bhag |
| 2007 | Hat Trick Fool & Final Cheeni Kum Good Boy, Bad Boy Buddha Mar Gaya Bhool Bhulaiyaa No Smoking Welcome |
| 2008 | One Two Three Mere Baap Pehle Aap Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na Mumbai Meri Jaan Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam Maharathi Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! |
| 2009 | Classmates De Dana Dan Dhoondte Reh Jaoge Radio Paa Firaaq Tum Mere Ho |
| 2010 | Rann Road to Sangam Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke Aakrosh No Problem |
| 2011 | Theenmaar Ready |
| 2012 | Will You Marry Me? Tezz Ferrari Ki Sawaari OMG – Oh My God! Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Khiladi 786 |
| 2013 | Table No. 21 Zilla Ghaziabad Himmatwala Rabba Main Kya Karoon Mahabharat |
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal Rang Rasiya |
| 2015 | Dharam Sankat Mein Welcome Back |
| 2016 | Familywala |
| 2017 | Guest Iin London Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi Tiger Zinda Hai |
| 2018 | Sanju Manto |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike Made in China |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru Welcome Home |
Facts About Paresh Rawal
- During the 1980s and 1990s, Rawal performed in more than 100 movies, in most of them as the negative role.
- Paresh became a household name after portraying the role of a boisterous and kind-hearted Marathi landlord in the 2000 cult-classic Hera Pheri.
- Rawal has also produced a few TV shows including – Zee TV’s Teen Bahuraaniyaan, Sahara One’s Main Aisi Kyunn Hoon, and Colors’ Laagi Tujhse Lagan.
- In 2014, he became a Member of Lok Sabha from Ahmedabad with the ticket of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Rawal was awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014.
- President Ram Nath Kovind appointed him as the chairperson of the National School of Drama Society (NSD) for a four-year term on 10 September 2020.
FAQs
Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri series, Dr. Ghunghroo in Welcome, and Kanjilalji Mehta in OMG: Oh My God, these roles are undoubtedly top on the scale.
Paresh Rawal is undoubtedly too good but when compared to Naseeruddin Shah, he is in the atmosphere and Naseeruddin is in the stratosphere so obviously, they both are out of range of comparison when it comes to characters and versatility.
Paresh Rawal is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. He acts very well. His acting skills are out of the world. He had a very good comic time than anybody in Bollywood. Rawal makes things interesting. He is very good at any role offered to him. He is best at both negative and positive roles.
Swaroop Sampat.