Paresh Rawal
| Paresh Rawal | |
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| Born | 30 May 1950 Ahmedabad, India |
| Occupation | Actor, Television producer |
| Years active | 1984 - Present |
| Spouse | Swaroop Sampat |
Paresh Rawal (Hindi: परेश रावल, Gujarati: પરેશ રાવલ) (born 30 May 1950) 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.
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[edit] Family and early life
Paresh was born in Mumbai India. He is married to Swaroop Sampat, an actress and winner of the Miss India contest in 1979. Paresh and Swaroop have two sons: Aditya and Aniruddh. Paresh Rawal is an alumnus from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Higher Studies, Vile Parle, Mumbai.
[edit] Career
Rawal made his debut with the 1984 film Holi. He then appeared in over 100 films throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Paresh Rawal's biggest hit was Hera Pheri.
Before he attained national recognition, in 1991 Rawal achieved recognition and adulation for his role of a bank robber in Kshana Kshanam. His quirky accent and mannerisms made him an instant hit. He acted in quite a few Telugu films by the RGV school of direction like Money and Govinda Govinda.
In 1994, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films Woh Chokri and Sir.[1] For the latter, he also received his first Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. 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 not only national but international acclaim.[1] He followed it with the film Tamanna (1996), in which he played the role of a Hijra (person of "third" gender, typically male transgender) who raises a young, orphaned girl, played by Pooja Bhatt.[1]
In 2000, Rawal played a dim-witted and boisterous, but kind-hearted Marathi landlord Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the film Hera Pheri, who takes in Raju (Akshay Kumar) and Shyam (Sunil Shetty) as paying guests in his house. Rawal's acting was a key reason for the major nationwide success the film received.[2] For his performance, he won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award. He reprised his role as Baburao in the sequel to the film, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), which was also successful.[1]
In 2002, Rawal portrayed one of three blind bank robbers in the hit film Aankhen. Rawal has since played many comedy roles in successful films including Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Garam Masala (2005), Deewane Huye Paagal (2005), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Golmaal (2006), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Shankar Dada MBBS, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Welcome and De Dana Dan (2009).[1] In 2010, Rawal acted in the movie Aakrosh based on honour killing.[3]
A mention should also be made of his very successful acting career in Gujarati plays. The latest hit being "Dear Father" (Gujarati).
Paresh Rawal has produced several Hindi soaps including Zee TV's Teen Bahuraaniyaan, Sahara One's Main Aisi Kyunn Hoon and Colors' Laagi Tujhse Lagan.
[edit] Awards
- 1994: Won: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Woh Chokri & Sir
- 1993: Won: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Sir
- 1995: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award
- 1996: Nominated: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award- Raja
- 2001: Won: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Hera Pheri
- 2003: Won: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Awara Paagal Deewana
- 1996: Won: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actor for Raja
- 2001: Won: Star Screen Award for Best Comedian for Hera Pheri
- 2003: Won: Star Screen Award for Best Comedian for Awara Paagal Deewana
- 2001: Won: IIFA Best Comedian Award for Hera Pheri
- Apsara Awards
- 2012: Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Performance in Comic Role for Ready
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hifazat-Life in Danger | Major Khatib Sheikh | ||
| 1984 | Dushmanon Ka Dushman | ||
| Holi | |||
| 1985 | Lorie | Prosecuting Attorney | |
| Arjun | Annu Bhai | ||
| 1986 | Bhagwan Dada | Inspector Vijay | |
| Naam | Rana | ||
| Samundar | Hansukh | ||
| 1987 | Mirch Masala | Villager | |
| Dacait | Vishnu Pandey (Thanedar) | ||
| Marte Dam Tak | Inspector Khanna | ||
| Uttar Dakshin | |||
| 1988 | Kharidaar | ||
| Kabzaa | Veljibhai Soda | ||
| Falak | Narang | ||
| Khatron Ke Khiladi | Truck Company Owner | ||
| Aakhri Adalat | Girja Shankar | ||
| Sone Pe Suhaga | Tejaa | ||
| 1989 | Vardi | Rudra | |
| Ram Lakhan | Bhanu Nath | ||
| Hathyaar | Tamil Gangster | ||
| Taaqatwar | Ganguram Tulsiram (Gangiya) | ||
| 1990 | Kafila | ||
| Awaargi | Bhau | ||
| Krodh | Avasthi | ||
| Swarg | Dhanraj | ||
| Gunahon Ka Devta | Advocate Khanna | ||
| Zakhmi Zameen | Malhotra | ||
| Nyay Anyay | |||
| Shiva | Hindi version | ||
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Telugu Film | |
| Saathi | |||
| Haque | |||
| Baharon Ki Manzil | |||
| Do Pal | |||
| Gunhegar Kaun | |||
| Yodha | Chagganlal | ||
| Fateh | |||
| Ayee Milan Ki Raat | |||
| Prem Qaidi | |||
| Izzat | |||
| Pratikaar | Sajhan Srivastav | ||
| Shankara | Diwanji | ||
| 1992 | Tilak | ||
| Lambu Dada | |||
| Daulat Ki Jung | Haribhai | ||
| Karm Yoddha | Inspector Deshmukh | ||
| Adharm | Raghunath Verma | ||
| Virodhi | Badrinath Pandey | ||
| Police Officer | |||
| Zulm Ki Hukumat | |||
| Jeena Marna Tere Sang | |||
| Dushman Zamana | |||
| Jigar | Lal Behari | ||
| 1993 | Maya Memsaab | Lalaji | |
| Yugandhar | |||
| Pehla Nasha | Inspector Mazumdar | ||
| King Uncle | Pratap | ||
| Phool Aur Angaar | |||
| Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Girdharilal | ||
| Platform | Shetty Mudaliar, Shani Avatar |
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| Damini | Mr. Bajaj | ||
| Dil Ki Baazi | Santosh Kumar, Bhogilal |
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| Muqabla | Minister Jaganath Mishra | ||
| Kayda Kanoon | Kalika Prasad | ||
| Krishan Avtar | |||
| Sir | Veljibhai | ||
| Aadmi | |||
| Parwane | |||
| Shatranj | |||
| 1994 | Aag Aur Chingari | ||
| Sardar | Sardar Patel | ||
| Dilwale | Mama Thakur | ||
| Milan | Inspector Kotak | ||
| Laadla | |||
| Andaaz Apna Apna | Ram Gopal Bajaj, Shyam Gopal Bajaj (Teja) |
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| Aa Gale Lag Jaa | |||
| Anth | Dabla, The Don | ||
| Ekka Raja Rani | Nageshwar Rao | ||
| Mohra | Kashinath Sahu | ||
| Juaari | |||
| Krantiveer | Laxmidas Dayal (Slum Landlord) | ||
| The Gentleman | |||
| 1995 | Nishana | ||
| Vartman | |||
| Rikshavodu | Telugu Film | ||
| Ab To Jeene Do | |||
| Baazi | Deputy CM Chaturvedi alias Chaubey | ||
| Janam Kundli | Wong-Li | ||
| Raja | Brijnath Patangwala (Birju) | ||
| Sanjay | Ranvir Singh | ||
| Akele Hum Akele Tum | Advocate Bhujbal | Friendly Appearance | |
| 1996 | Vijeta | Vidhya Sagar | |
| Bandish | |||
| Nirbhay | |||
| Hahakar | |||
| Rangbaaz | |||
| 1997 | Aar Ya Paar | Inspector Khan | |
| Hero No. 1 | Dinanath | ||
| Auzaar | Mr. Thakur (Yash's Dad) | ||
| Judaai | Hasmukhlal | ||
| Tamanna | Tiku | ||
| Mrityudaata | T.T. | ||
| Zameer | Raja Gajraj Singh | ||
| Mahaanta | Nanu Bhai Chatewala | ||
| Insaaf | Chiman Bhai | ||
| Gupt | Ishwar Diwan | ||
| Daud | Pinky | ||
| Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Pratap (Shalu's Uncle) | ||
| Ghulam-E-Mustafa | Shanta Prasad/Abba | ||
| Qahar | Velji Patel | ||
| Chachi 420 | Hariharan/Haribhai | ||
| 1998 | Badmaash | Lalu Seth | |
| Kabhi Na Kabhi | Kachra Seth | ||
| Dandnayak | Bankhelal Chaurasia | ||
| Achanak | Saagar Srivastav | ||
| Satya | Com. Amod Shukla | ||
| Angaarey | Jaggu Lokhande | ||
| Barood | |||
| Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan | Zorawar Bhai | ||
| Hero Hindustani | Dadaji/ Purshotam Harnam Agarwal |
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| China Gate | Inspector Barot | ||
| Kudrat | Sukhiram | ||
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | PC Jack Patel | |
| Bade Dilwala | |||
| Aarzoo | Kailashnath | ||
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Bhootnath | ||
| Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Shiv Kumar | ||
| Vaastav | Suleiman Bhai | ||
| Gair | Jagat Mama | ||
| Khoobsurat | Jogia Seth (Gangster) | Special Appearance | |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Kailash Patel | |
| Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Gaffoor Bhai | ||
| Bulandi | Gora Thakur | ||
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Prabhu Nath | ||
| Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Mohan Joshi | ||
| Hera Pheri | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | ||
| Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega | Govardhan (Jahnvi's Father) | ||
| Deewane | Lekhraj (Vishal's Uncle) | ||
| Shikari | Guest Appearance | ||
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Narrator | |
| Nayak | Bansal | ||
| Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar | Inspector O.P. Yadav | ||
| Moksha | Uncle Sharan "Mamaji" | ||
| 2002 | American Chai | Sureel's Dad | |
| Aankhen | Iliyaas | ||
| Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | Commissioner | ||
| Awara Paagal Deewana | Manilal | ||
| Chor Machaaye Shor | ACP Ranvir Singh/ Raghuswami |
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| Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar | Roger Patel | ||
| 2003 | Dil Ka Rishta | Jai's Father | |
| Pyasa Jism | |||
| Hungama | Radheysham Tiwari | ||
| Baghban | Hemant Patel | ||
| Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji | Ramprasad | ||
| Aanch | Jawahar Pandit | ||
| Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century | John D'Souza | ||
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Khaled Ansari (Constable) | |
| Shankar Dada MBBS | Dr. Rama Lingeswara Rao "Lingam Mama" |
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| Aitraaz | Advocate Patel | ||
| Hulchul | Kishen "Murari" | ||
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | Monty Bagga | |
| Garam Masala | Mambo | ||
| Deewane Huye Paagal | Tommy | ||
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Lilaram | |
| 36 China Town | Natwarlal | ||
| Phir Hera Pheri | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | ||
| Chup Chup Ke | Gundya | ||
| Jaane Hoga Kya | Dr. Krishnan | ||
| Golmaal | Somnath | ||
| Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota | Rajubhai Patel | ||
| Bhagam Bhag | Champak Chaturvedi | ||
| Familywala | |||
| 2007 | Hat Trick | Hemu Patel | |
| Fool and Final | Choubey | ||
| Cheeni Kum | Omprakash Verma | ||
| Good Boy, Bad Boy | Principal Diwan Chand Awasthi | ||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Batuk Shankar | ||
| No Smoking | Baba Bengali Sealdahwale | ||
| Welcome | Dr. Ghungroo | ||
| 2008 | One Two Three | Laxmi Narayan | |
| Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Janardhan Vishvambhar Rane | ||
| Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Inspector Waghmare | ||
| Mumbai Meri Jaan | Tukaram Patil | ||
| Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam | Uday Shankar Mazumdar | ||
| Maharathi | Subhash | ||
| Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | Lucky's Father/Gogi Arora/ Dr. B. D. Handa |
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| 2009 | Classmates | ||
| De Dana Dan | Harbans Chadda | ||
| Dhoondte Reh Jaoge | Raj Chopra | ||
| Radio | Jhandu Lal Tyagi | ||
| Paa | Mr. Aatre | ||
| Road to Sangam | Hasmat Ullah | ||
| Firaaq | Sanjay | ||
| Tum Mere Ho (2009) | |||
| 2010 | Rann | Mohan Pandey | |
| Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge | Lambodar Chacha | ||
| Aakrosh | Ajatshatru Singh | ||
| No Problem | Zandulal | ||
| Rang Rasiya | Govardhan Das | Colors Of Passion, in English |
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| Happy Birthday (2010) | |||
| 2011 | Theenmaar | Senapathi | Telugu Film |
| Ready | |||
| 2012 | Malamaal Weekly2 | under-production | |
| Kusar Prasad Ka Bhoot | under-production | ||
| Fantastic (film) | under-production | ||
| Exchange Offer | under-production |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e "Paresh Rawal". Yahoo.com Won 2 national awards for Woh Chokri & Sir. http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Paresh-Rawal/biography-10095.html. Retrieved 2008-04-20.[dead link]
- ^ "Box Office 2000". BoxOfficeIndia.Com. http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=206&catName=MjAwMA==. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
- ^ "'Honour killing is a dishonour to any society'". movies.rediff.com. http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/oct/15/paresh-rawal-on-aakrosh.htm. Retrieved 22 Oct 2010.
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