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Paresh Rawal | |
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 Rawal in 2011 | |
| Chairperson of National School of Drama | |
| Assumed office September 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ratan Thiyam |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 26 May 2014 – 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Harin Pathak |
| Succeeded by | Hasmukh Patel |
| Constituency | Ahmedabad East, Gujarat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 May 1955[1] Bombay, Bombay State, India (present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra)[2] |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Residence | 602, Dr. B. D. Marg, New Delhi |
| Alma mater | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Aditya Rawal |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2014) |
Paresh Rawal (born 30 May 1955) is an Indian actor, comedian,[4] film producer and politician known for his works primarily in Hindi films. He has appeared in over 240 films and is the recipient of various accolades. In 1994, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films Woh Chokri and Sir.[5] For the latter, he received his first Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. 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 national and international acclaim.[5] He was honoured with Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2014.
His other notable works in Hindi cinema are Arjun (1985), Naam (1986), Shiva (1990), Mohra (1994), Tamanna (1997), China Gate (1998), Aitraaz (2004), Table No. 21 (2013) and Zilla Ghaziabad (2013).[5] He has received recognition for his villain roles in Telugu box office hits such as Kshana Kshanam (1991), Money (1993), Money Money (1995), Govinda Govinda (1994), Rikshavodu (1995), Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998).
Rawal has gained acclaim for his comedy and few intense supporting roles in Hindi films, as some of his notable roles are in Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Chachi 420 (1997), Hera Pheri (2000), Nayak (2001), Aankhen, Awara Paagal Deewana (both 2002), Hungama (2003), Garam Masala (2005), Phir Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Malamaal Weekly (all 2006), Welcome (2007), Mere Baap Pehle Aap, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (both 2008), De Dana Dan (2009), Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, Ready (both 2010), OMG (2012), Welcome Back (2015), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Sanju (2018), Uri (2019), Shastry Viruddh Shastry (2023). His most remembered role is of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the cult classic Hera Pheri comedy franchise, and he also appeared in the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru (2020).
- ^ "Paresh Rawal turns 64. PM Narendra Modi gives actor the best birthday gift". India Today. 30 May 2019. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
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- ^ "Ode to irreverence". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Paresh Rawal". Yahoo.com Won 2 national awards for Woh Chokri & Sir. Archived from the original on 23 June 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2008.