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.
Paresh Rawal Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paresh Rawal reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paresh Rawal's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Paresh Rawal's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Falak, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paresh Rawal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paresh Rawal's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paresh Rawal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Storyteller | Tarini Bandhopadhay | 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 → |
| 2010 | Rann | Mohan Pandey | 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", "Money", and "Awaargi".