Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal (born 30 May 1955) is an Indian actor film producer and former politician, known for his works primarily in Hindi films. Considered as one of the finest actors of Hindi cinema, he has appeared in over 240 films and is the recipient of various accolades including a National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. He was honoured with Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2014.
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 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. His other notable works in Hindi cinema are Arjun (1985), Naam (1986), Shiva (1990), Andaz Apna Apna (1993), Mohra (1994), Dilwale (1994), China Gate (1998), Aitraaz (2004) and Table No. 21 (2013). He has received recognition for his villain roles in Telugu box office hits such as Kshana Kshanam (1991), (1994), Money Money (1995), Govinda Govinda (1994), Rikshavodu (1995), Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998).
Rawal further gained acclaim for his comic and intense supporting roles since 2000s in Hindi films. His role Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri (2000) and it's sequel Phir Hera Pheri (2006) became cult classic. Other notable films include Nayak (2001), Aankhen, Awara Paagal Deewana (both 2002), Hungama (2003), Garam Masala (2005), Chup Chup Ke, Malamaal Weekly (both 2006), Welcome (2007), Mere Baap Pehle Aap, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008) Ready (2011), OMG (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Sanju (2018), Uri (2019) and The Storyteller (2025) in which he portrayed Satyajit Ray's famous character Tarini Khuro. He appeared in the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru (2020) and later reprised the same role in the Hindi version of the film Sarfira (2024) starring Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan.
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