Paresh Rawal (born 30 May 1959) is an Indian actor of Gujarati background. Making his film debut in 1984, he mainly played supporting and villain roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Since 2000 he has mostly played comic roles.
Known For
Uri: The Surgical Strike
(2019)
Ajit Doval
Soorarai Pottru
(2020)
Paresh Goswami
Tiger Zinda Hai
(2017)
Firdauz aka Tohbaan
Welcome
(2007)
Dr. Ghungroo
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Kanjibhai
Hera Pheri
(2000)
Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
Chachi 420
(1997)
Hariharan 'Haribhai'
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Ram Gopal Bajaj / Shyam Gopal Bajaj
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
(2008)
Vaghmare
Sanju
(2018)
Sunil Dutt
Phir Hera Pheri
(2006)
Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
Chup Chup Ke
(2006)
Gundya
No Smoking
(2007)
Shri Shri Prakash Guru Ghantal Baba Bangali Sealdah Wale
Hungama
(2003)
Radheysham Tiwari
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
(2000)
Mohan Joshi
De Dana Dan
(2009)
Harbans Chadda
Full Filmography
Acting
Naseeb Ni Balihari
(1982)
Dharm Aur Qanoon
(1984)
Arjun
(1985)
Annup Lal
Samundar
(1986)
Hansukh
Bhagwaan Dada
(1986)
Vijay
Naam
(1986)
Rana
Marte Dam Tak
(1987)
Inspector Khanna
Uttar Dakshin
(1987)
Varda Rai
Dacait
(1987)
Vishnu Pandey (thanedar)
Mirch Masala
(1987)
Villager
Kabzaa
(1988)
Veljibhai Soda
Aakhri Adaalat
(1988)
Girja Shankar
Falak
(1988)
R. D. Narang
Khatron Ke Khiladi
(1988)
Ranvir
Sone Pe Suhaaga
(1988)
Teja
Vardi
(1989)
Rudra
Taaqatwar
(1989)
Ganguram Tulsiram
Ram Lakhan
(1989)
Bhanu Nath
Kroadh
(1990)
Avasthi
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
(1990)
Rattan Dholakia
Awaargi
(1990)
Bhau
Shiva
(1990)
Tilak Dhari
Zakhmi Zameen
(1990)
Thakur Pratap Singh
Prem Qaidi
(1991)
Haque
(1991)
Shiva
Izzat
(1991)
Minister Pandey
Baharon Ke Manzil
(1991)
Yodha
(1991)
Pratikar
(1991)
Sajjan Shrivastav
Fateh
(1991)
Kshana Kshanam
(1991)
Nayar
Karm Yodha
(1992)
Inspector Deshmukh
Police Officer
(1992)
Chimanlal
Dushman Zamana
(1992)
Seema's father
Jaanam
(1992)
Shankar Rao
Zulm Ki Hukumat
(1992)
Swami
Tilak
(1992)
Daulat Ki Jung
(1992)
Haribhai
Jigar
(1992)
Mama
Dil Ki Baazi
(1993)
Santosh Kumar / Bhogilal
King Uncle
(1993)
Pratap
Govindha Govindha
(1993)
Paresh
Maya Memsaab
(1993)
Lalaji
Pehla Nasha
(1993)
Inspector Mazumdar
Sir
(1993)
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
(1993)
Seth Girdharilal
Money
(1993)
Subba Rao
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Ram Gopal Bajaj / Shyam Gopal Bajaj
Juaari
(1994)
Woh Chokri
(1994)
Sardar
(1994)
Sardar Patel
Aag Aur Chingari
(1994)
The Gentleman
(1994)
Aa Gale Lag Jaa
(1994)
Mamtaram
Ekka Raja Rani
(1994)
Nageshwar Rao
Krantiveer
(1994)
Laxmidas Dhayal
Dilwale
(1994)
Mama Thakur
Anth
(1994)
Dhabla
Ravan Raaj: A True Story
(1995)
Charandas
Nishana
(1995)
Chheda
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
(1995)
Bidder
Milan
(1995)
Inspector Kotak
Money Money
(1995)
Subba Rao
Rikshavodu
(1995)
Raja
(1995)
Brijnath "Birju" Patangwala
Baazi
(1995)
Deputy CM Chaturvedi alias Chaubey
Janam Kundli
(1995)
Wong Lee / Ching Lee
Talaashi
(1996)
Nirbhay
(1996)
Laxman
Bandish
(1996)
Ghulam-E-Musthafa
(1997)
Shanta Prasad 'Abba'
Chachi 420
(1997)
Hariharan 'Haribhai'
Daud
(1997)
Pinky
Qahar
(1997)
Aar Ya Paar
(1997)
ACP Khan
Insaaf: The Final Justice
(1997)
Mrityudaata
(1997)
Trilochan Tripathi (T.T.) / Terror of Terrors
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
(1997)
Raja Gajraj Singh
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
(1997)
Ishwar Diwan (Isha's Father)
Hero No. 1
(1997)
Dinanath
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
(1998)
Dr. Suraj Sinh
Badmaash
(1998)
Tamanna
(1998)
Tikku Ali Sayed
Kabhi Na Kabhi
(1998)
Kachra Seth
China Gate
(1998)
Inspector Barot
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
(1998)
Zorawar Bhai
Hero Hindustani
(1998)
Purshotam Harnam Agarwal
Satya
(1998)
Commissoner Amod Shukla
Kudrat
(1998)
Sukhiram
Angaaray
(1998)
Bavagaru Bagunnara
(1998)
Rao Bahadur Rajendra Prasad
Aarzoo
(1999)
Kailashnath
Gair
(1999)
Jagat
Aa ab Laut Chalen
(1999)
PC Jack Patel
Bade Dilwala
(1999)
Mannubhai Rajnikant Shroff
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain
(1999)
Shiv Kumar
Bulandi
(2000)
Gora Thakur
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
(2000)
Prabhu Nath
Mechanic Mavayya
(2000)
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
(2000)
Mohan Joshi
Hera Pheri
(2000)
Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
(2000)
Gaffoor Bhai
Deewane
(2000)
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
(2000)
Bhaidas Bhai
Awara Paagal Deewana
(2002)
Manilal Patel
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
(2002)
Commissioner
Aankhen
(2002)
Ilias
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
(2002)
Ransod Rai "the Roger" Patel
Anubhav: An Experience
(2003)
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
(2003)
John D'Souza
Aanch
(2003)
Jawahar Pandit
Baghban
(2003)
Hemant Patel
Hungama
(2003)
Radheysham Tiwari
Aitraaz
(2004)
The Game of Love
(2004)
Shankar Dada MBBS
(2004)
Rama Lingeswara Rao
Aan: Men at Work
(2004)
Constable Khalid Ansari
Hulchul
(2004)
Kishan A. Chand / Murari
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
(2005)
Monty Bagga
Deewane Huye Paagal
(2005)
Tommy
Garam Masala
(2005)
Mambo
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
(2006)
Rajubhai Patel
Bhagam Bhag
(2006)
Champak 'Champu' Chaturvedi
Jaane Hoga Kya
(2006)
Prof. Dr. Krishnan
Chup Chup Ke
(2006)
Gundya
Golmaal - Fun Unlimited
(2006)
Somnath
Phir Hera Pheri
(2006)
Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
36 China Town
(2006)
Natwar
Malamaal Weekly
(2006)
Lilaram
Hattrick
(2007)
Hemu Patel
Good Boy, Bad Boy
(2007)
Diwanchand "Diwan" Awasthi
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
(2007)
Batukshankar Upadhyay
Cheeni Kum
(2007)
Omprakash Verma
No Smoking
(2007)
Shri Shri Prakash Guru Ghantal Baba Bangali Sealdah Wale
Welcome
(2007)
Dr. Ghungroo
Maharathi
(2008)
One Two Three
(2008)
Laxminarayan #3
Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam
(2008)
Udayshankar Mazumdar
Mumbai Meri Jaan
(2008)
Tukaram Patil
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
(2008)
Lucky's father / Gogi Bhai / Dr. Handa
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
(2008)
Janaradhan Wishvanbhar Rane
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
(2008)
Vaghmare
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
(2009)
Raj Chopra
Radio
(2009)
Special Appearance
De Dana Dan
(2009)
Harbans Chadda
Firaaq
(2009)
Sanjay
Paa
(2009)
Mr. Arte
No Problem
(2010)
Zandu Lal
Aakrosh
(2010)
IPS Ajashatru Singh
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?
(2010)
Lambodar Chacha
Road to Sangam
(2010)
Hasmat Ullah
Rann
(2010)
Mohan Pandey
Teen Maar
(2011)
Ready
(2011)
Balidaan 'Baali' Bhardwaj
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Kanjibhai
Khiladi 786
(2012)
Narrator (uncredited)
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
(2012)
Peter Gonzalves
Ferrari Ki Sawaari
(2012)
Dilip N. Dharmadhikari
Table No. 21
(2013)
Mr. Khan
Rabba Main Kya Karoon
(2013)
Zila Ghaziabad
(2013)
Brahmapal Choudhary
Mahabharat
(2013)
Dhritarashtra (Voice)
Rang Rasiya
(2014)
Govardhandas
Raja Natwarlal
(2014)
Yogi
Familywala
(2014)
Bawa
Dharam Sankat Mein
(2015)
Dharam Pal
Welcome Back
(2015)
Dr. Ghunghroo
Guest iin London
(2017)
Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi
(2017)
Hasmukh Patel
Tiger Zinda Hai
(2017)
Firdauz aka Tohbaan
Manto
(2018)
Pimp
Sanju
(2018)
Sunil Dutt
Made In China
(2019)
Tanmay Shah
Uri: The Surgical Strike
(2019)
Ajit Doval
Soorarai Pottru
(2020)
Paresh Goswami
Coolie No. 1
(2020)
Jeffrey Rozario
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
(2020)
Hum Do Hamare Do
(2021)
Purshottam Mishra
Toofaan
(2021)
Narayan 'Nana' Prabhu
Saina
(2021)
Hungama 2
(2021)
Radheshaam Tiwari
Dear Father
(2022)
Father
The Storyteller
(2022)
Tarini Ranjan Bandopadhyay
Sharmaji Namkeen
(2022)
Brij Gopal Sharma
Shastry Viruddh Shastry
(2023)
Guruji
Shehzada
(2023)
Valmiki
Aankh Micholi
(2023)
Navjot
Dream Girl 2
(2023)
Abu Saleem
Sarfira
(2024)
Welcome to the Jungle
(2024)
Production