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My Take
Paresh Rawal is, to me, one of those rare actors who makes the difficult look effortless. With over 240 films, a National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards and a Padma Shri, his resume speaks for itself, but what fascinates me is his range. He can swing from broad comedy to genuine menace within the same career and never lose conviction, a versatility surely sharpened on the stage. That he also served as a politician only deepens my respect for his appetite for new roles. I have a soft spot for lifelong craftsmen, and Rawal feels like a true veteran of the craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paresh Rawal
- Name (Japanese)
- プレシュ・ラワール
- Reading
- ぷれしゅ・らわーる
- Born
- May 30, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- television producer / politician / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Padma Shri in arts
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paresh Rawal born?
Born May 30, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Paresh Rawal from?
Paresh Rawal is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Paresh Rawal do?
Paresh Rawal works as television producer, politician, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.