Paresh Rawal
ActingAbout Paresh Rawal
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paresh Rawal reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Paresh Rawal's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paresh Rawal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Falak, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paresh Rawal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paresh Rawal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paresh Rawal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Taj Story | Vishnu Das | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Storyteller | Tarini Bandhopadhay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Sharmaji Namkeen | Brij Gopal Sharma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Dear Father | Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Paresh Goswami | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | NSA Govind Bhardwaj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sanju | Sunil Dutt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Manto | Pimp | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dharam Sankat Mein | Dharam Pal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mahabharat | Dhritarashtra (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! | Kanjibhai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Will You Marry Me? | Sneha's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aakrosh | IPS Ajashatru Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Road to Sangam | Hasmat Ullah | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Maharathi | Subhash Sharma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | Jani Singh / Gogi Arora / Dr. B. D. Handa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Tukaram Patil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Vaghmare | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Welcome | Dr. Ghungroo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | No Smoking | Baba Bangali | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Batukshankar Upadhyay | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Golmaal – Fun Unlimited | Somnath Bhardwaj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Kishan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Baghban | Hemant Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Aanch | Jawahar Pandit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hungama | Radheysham Tiwari | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Nayak: The Real Hero | Bansal Shroff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gair | Jagat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Vaastav | Suleiman Basha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Dr. Suraj Sinh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Satya | Commissoner Amod Shukla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tamanna | Tikku Ali Sayed | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Badmaash | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 | Hariharan 'Haribhai' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Charandas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Money Money | Subba Rao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Baazi | Deputy CM Chaturvedi alias Chaubey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Krantiveer | Laxmidas Dhayal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Andaz Apna Apna | Ram Gopal Bajaj / Shyam Gopal Bajaj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Woh Chokri | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Money | Subba Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Awaargi | Bhau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | Ganguram Tulsiram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Falak | R. D. Narang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Inspector Khanna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mirch Masala | Villager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Naam | Rana | Hit | Similar → |
Paresh Rawal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paresh Rawal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paresh Rawal is "Falak" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paresh Rawal acted in?
Paresh Rawal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paresh Rawal?
Other notable films include "Ravan Raaj: A True Story", "The Storyteller", and "Money".