Paresh Rawal

Introduction: 

Paresh Rawal is a renowned Indian actor, politician, and film producer known for his versatility and powerful performances. Born on May 30, 1955, in Mumbai, Rawal has had a prolific career in Bollywood, spanning over four decades.

He made his film debut in 1984 with the film “Holi,” but it was his role in “Naam” (1986) that brought him into the limelight. Paresh Rawal is celebrated for his ability to effortlessly switch between comic and villainous roles. Some of his most memorable performances include the comedy film “Hera Pheri” (2000), where he played the iconic character Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, and the intense drama “Sardar” (1993), where he portrayed Indian freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel.

Rawal has acted in over 200 films, earning numerous awards and accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in “Woh Chokri” and “Sir” (1994). He is also a recipient of several Filmfare Awards for his comic roles in several movies.

Beyond acting, Paresh Rawal has made significant contributions to Indian theater and is an accomplished stage actor. In 2014, he ventured into politics and was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Ahmedabad East constituency as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

His enduring popularity and exceptional talent have made him one of Bollywood’s most respected and beloved actors. His ability to engage and entertain audiences, whether on screen or stage, continues to leave a lasting impact on Indian cinema.

Biography:

Age: 69 years (May 30, 1955)

Height: 5′ 8” or 1.73 m 

Relationship status: married Swaroop Sampath in 1987

Children: two sons

Accolades: 

Paresh Rawal has been honored with several awards during his career. A few of them include Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Star Screen awards, Producers Guild Film Awards, Bollywood movie Awards, and many others.  On top of all, he received the National Film award and was also honored with Padma Shri Award by the Government of India.

Any plastic surgery: 

 Nothing speculated.

Debut movie:

Holi (Gujarati film released in 1984)

Recent releases:

Sarfira (July 2024)

Upcoming movies: 

Welcome to the Jungle (2025)

Net worth:

Paresh Rawal’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be around $14 million (₹100-115 crore)​.