Paresh Rawal (born 30 May 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer and politician known for his works primarily in Hindi films. He has appeared in over 240 films and is the recipient of various accolades. In 1994, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films Woh Chokri and Sir. For the latter, he received his first Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. This was followed by Ketan Mehta's Sardar, which saw him playing the lead role of freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel, a role that got him national and international acclaim. He was honoured with Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2014.

His other notable works in Hindi cinema are Arjun (1985), Naam (1986), Shiva (1990), Mohra (1994), Tamanna (1996), China Gate (1998), Aitraaz (2004), Table No. 21 (2013) and Zilla Ghaziabad (2013). He has received recognition for his villainous roles in Telugu box office hits such as Kshana Kshanam (1991), Money (1993), Money Money (1995), Govinda Govinda (1994), Rikshavodu (1995), Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998).

Rawal has gained acclaim with comedy and few intense supporting roles in Hindi films as some of his notable roles are in Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Chachi 420 (1997), Hera Pheri (2000), Nayak (2001), Aankhen (2002), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Hungama (2003), Garam Masala (2005), Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Welcome (2007), Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008), Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008), De Dana Dan (2009), Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (2010), Ready (2010), OMG (2012), Welcome Back (2015), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Sanju (2018), Uri (2019). His most remembered role is of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the cult classic Hera Pheri comedy franchise, and he also appeared in Tamil film Soorarai Pottru (2020).

Civilian award

In 2014, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for his contributions to the entertainment industry. In 2018, he was awarded the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award by the Government of Maharashtra, for his contributions to the indian film industry. National Film Awards 1994: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sir and Woh Chokri

Filmfare Awards 1994: Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for Sir 1995: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Mohra 1994: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Raja 1998: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Chachi 420 2001: Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hera Pheri 2002: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar 2003: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Aankhen 2003: Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Awara Paagal Deewana 2004: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century 2004: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hungama 2005: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hulchul 2007: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Phir Hera Pheri 2025: Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sarfira

IIFA Awards 2001: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega 2001: IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hera Pheri 2004: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hungama & Baghban 2005: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Aitraaz 2005: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Hulchul 2007: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Phir Hera Pheri 2008: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2009: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! 2011: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? 2012: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Ready 2013: Nominated–IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for OMG – Oh My God! Star Screen Awards 1996: Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for Raja 2001: Screen Award for Best Comedian for Hera Pheri 2002: Nominated–Screen Award for Best Comedian for Aankhen 2003: Screen Award for Best Comedian for Awara Paagal Deewana Zee Cine Awards 2001: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Hera Pheri 2003: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Awara Paagal Deewana 2010: Nominated–Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? 2010: Nominated–Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Aakrosh Producers Guild Film Awards 2010: Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? 2012: Nominated–Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Ready Bollywood Movie Awards 2001: Bollywood Movie Award for Best Comedian for Hera Pheri 2004: Bollywood Movie Award for Best Comedian for Hungama Other Awards 2006: Sardar Patel International Award for Best Actor for Sardar (1993).

See also Paresh Rawal filmography References

External links Paresh Rawal awards at IMDb