| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actor, Producer, Politician |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 8” |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 30 May 1950 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 72 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| School | Maharashtra SSC Board |
| College | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Vile Parle, Mumbai, India |
| Educational Qualifications | Commerce Graduate from Bombay University in March 1974 |
| Debut | Film Debut: Holi (Hindi film, 1984) TV Debut: Bante Bighadte (1984 – 1985 on Doordarshan) |
| Awards/Achievement | • In 1993, Filmfare Best Villain Award for “Sir.” • In 1994, National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Woh Chokri & Sir. • In 2001, Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Hera Pheri. • In 2003, Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Awara Paagal Deewana. • In 2014, Padma Shri by the Government of India. |
| Family | Father– Dahyalal Rawal Mother– Name Not Known Brother– Not Known Sister– Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin [1]Desh Gujarat |
| Address | Subhadra, 4th Floor, 6th Road, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai – 400049 |
| Hobbies | Reading, Traveling, Listening to Music, Doing Yoga |
| Controversy | On 6 December 2022, the Kolkata Police issued summons to Paresh Rawal for his remarks on Bengalis during a poll campaign in Gujarat. He said, “Gas cylinders are expensive, but their price will come down. People will get employment too. But what will happen if Rohingya migrants and Bangladeshis start living around you, like in Delhi? What will you do with gas cylinders? Cook fish for the Bengalis?” After a complaint was lodged by Mohammed Salim, a CPI(M) leader and the Party’s State secretary, the actor was booked under various sections of the IPC. In his complaint Mohammed Salim alleged that the actor’s speech could promote feelings of hatred against the Bengalis. [2]The Hindu |
| Favourites | |
| Politician | Narendra Modi |
| Actors | Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Amitabh Bachchan, Marlon Brando |
| Actress | Kajol |
| Directors | Priyadarshan, Ketan Mehta, Rajkumar Santoshi, Mahesh Bhatt |
| Film | Il Postino: The Postman (1994 Italian Film) |
| Book | One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1962 Novel by Ken Kesey) |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Swaroop Sampat, Actress |
| Children | Sons– Aniruddh Rawal, Aditya Rawal Daughter– N/A |
| Money Factor | |
| Cars | Innova-2007, Grand i10 ASTA |
| Net Worth | 79.40 Crore INR (as in 2014) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Paresh Rawal
- He hailed from a Nagar Brahmin Family in Mumbai.
- He began pursuing Gujarati Theater after earning his Commerce degree from Bombay University in March 1974.
- His acting career began in the 1984 film Holi, where he played a supporting role. Nevertheless, it was the 1986 blockbuster Naam that propelled him to well-deserved fame.
- Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he made his presence known in over 100 films, predominantly portraying the primary antagonist.
- After his portrayal of a lively and warm-hearted Marathi landlord in the 2000 cult-classic Hera Pheri, he rose to fame and became widely recognized in households.
- In addition, he has been involved in the production of popular TV dramas such as “Main Aisi Kyunn Hoon” on Sahara One, “Teen Bahuraaniyaan” on Zee TV, and “Laagi Tujhse Lagan” on Colors.
- In 2014, he was elected as a Member of Lok Sabha representing Ahmedabad, running under the ticket of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- The Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri in 2014.
- President Ram Nath Kovind appointed him as the chairperson of the National School of Drama Society (NSD) for a four-year term on September 10, 2020, as reported by The Hindu.
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