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