Paresh Rawal 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. Paresh was born in Mumbai India in a Hindu Gujjar family. 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. 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.
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| Birthdate: | May 30, 1950 |
| Birthplace: | Ahmedabad |
| Age: | 61 |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Education: | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Higher Studies |
| Also known as: | Paresh Raval, Paresssh Rawwwal |