Paresh Rawal

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Paresh Rawal

Birth Date: 30 May, 1950, Age (76)

Occupation : Artist, Actor

Filmfare Awards : 3

National Awards : 2

Place of Birth : Mumbai

Paresh Rawal

Paresh Rawal

Occupation: Actor, Producer, Politician
Nationality: Indian
Key Accolades: Padma Shri (2014), National Film Award (1994)

Biography

Paresh Rawal is a highly celebrated Indian actor known for his exceptional versatility in Hindi cinema and Gujarati theatre. He seamlessly transitions between intense villainous roles, powerful character acting, and iconic comic performances.

Key Highlights

  • Debut: Started his film career in 1984 with a supporting role in Holi.
  • Breakthrough: Gained widespread critical acclaim for his performance in Naam (1986).
  • Iconic Role: Played Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the cult classic Hera Pheri (2000).
  • Political Career: Served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha from 2014 to 2019.

Notable Filmography

  • Hera Pheri & Phirr Hera Pheri
  • Oh My God! (OMG)
  • Sanju
  • Uri: The Surgical Strike
  • Andaz Apna Apna
Award Organization Wins Notable Winning Categories & Films
National Film Awards 1 Best Supporting Actor for Woh Chokri & Sir (1994)
Filmfare Awards 3 Best Villain for Sir (1994); Best Comedian for Hera Pheri (2001) & Awara Paagal Deewana (2003)
IIFA Awards 1 Best Comedian for Hera Pheri (2001)
Star Screen Awards 3 Best Supporting Actor for Raja (1996); Best Comedian for Hera Pheri (2001) & Awara Paagal Deewana (2003)
Zee Cine Awards 2 Best Actor in a Comic Role for Hera Pheri (2001) & Awara Paagal Deewana (2003)

Paresh Rawal's stories

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