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Paresh Rawal is an Indian actor who appeared primarily in Hindi films in addition to a few Telugu and Tamil films.
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Naseeb Ni Balihari | Devaa | Gujarati film [1] |
1984 | Holi | [2] | |
Lorie | Prosecuting Attorney | [2] | |
1985 | Arjun | Anup | [3] |
1986 | Bhagwaan Dada | Inspector Vijay | [2] |
Samundar | Hansukh | [2] | |
Naam | Ranna | [2] | |
1987 | Mirch Masala | Villager | [2] |
Dacait | Vishnu Pandey | [4] | |
Marte Dam Tak | Inspector | [2] | |
Uttar Dakshin | Varda Rai | [2] | |
1988 | Kharidaar | [2] | |
Falak | Narang | ||
Khatron Ke Khiladi | Ranbir | ||
Kabzaa | Veljibhai Soda | ||
Aakhri Adaalat | Girja Shankar | ||
Sone Pe Suhaaga | Teja | ||
1989 | Vardi | Rudra | |
Ram Lakhan | Bhanu Nath | ||
Hathyaar | Rajan | ||
Taaqatwar | Ganguram/Gangiya | ||
1990 | Kafila | ||
Awaargi | Bhau | ||
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh | Ratan Dholakia | ||
Kroadh | Avasthi | ||
Swarg | Dhanraj | ||
Gunahon Ka Devta | Advocate | ||
Zakhmi Zameen | Malhotrmeau | ||
1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Nayar (Mastan) | Telugu film |
Saathi | Pasha | ||
Haque | Shiva | ||
Baharon Ki Manzil | |||
Do Pal | |||
Gunehgar Kaun | Jagira | ||
Yodha | Chhaganlal | ||
Fateh | Samrat | ||
Ayee Milan Ki Raat | Yogiraj | ||
Prem Qaidi | Prabhavati's Husband | Guest Appearance | |
Izzat | Minister Kishanlal Pandey | ||
Pratikaar | Sajjan Srivastav | ||
Shankara | Diwanji | ||
1992 | Tilak | ||
Lambu Dada | Thakur Vikram Singh | ||
Daulat Ki Jung | Haribhai | ||
Karm Yoddha | Inspector Deshmukh | ||
Adharm | Raghunath Verma | ||
Virodhi | Badrinath Pandey | ||
Jai Kaali | Purushotam Desi | ||
Police Officer | Chimanlal | ||
Zulm Ki Hukumat | Swami | ||
Jeena Marna Tere Sang | Minister Hiralal | ||
Dushman Zamana | D.K Narang Seema's Father | ||
Jigar | Lal Bihari | ||
1993 | Money | Subba Rao | Telugu film |
Maya Memsaab | Lalaji | ||
Yugandhar | Kasturi Lala | ||
Pehla Nasha | Inspector Mazumdar | ||
King Uncle | Pratap | ||
Phool Aur Angaar | Prof. and principal R. Kothari of City College | ||
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Girdharilal | Special appearance | |
Platform | Shetty Mudaliar / Shani Avatar | ||
Damini | Tolu Bajaj | ||
Dil Ki Baazi | Santosh Kumar | ||
Muqabla | Minister Jagannath Mishra | ||
Kayda Kanoon | Kalika Prasad | ||
Krishan Avtaar | J.D | ||
Sir | Veljibhai [3] | Filmfare Award for Best Villain | |
Aadmi | Dhar Pakad Singh | ||
Parwane | Naag Reddy | ||
1994 | Aag Aur Chingari | ||
Aajaa Sanam | |||
Govinda Govinda | Paresh | Telugu film | |
Woh Chokri | Lalit Ramji | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [3] | |
Sardar | Sardar Patel | [5] | |
Dilwale | Mama Thakur | ||
Milan | Inspector Kotak | ||
Laadla | Hiravat Bajaj | ||
Andaz Apna Apna | Ram Gopal Bajaj/Shyam Gopal Bajaj (Teja) | [6] | |
Aa Gale Lag Jaa | Mamtaram Suraj's Uncle | ||
Anth | Dabla, The Don | ||
Ekka Raja Rani | Nageshwar Rao | ||
Money Money | Subba Rao | Telugu film | |
Mohra | Kashinath Sahu | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian | |
Juaari | Inspector Godbole | ||
Krantiveer | Laxmidas Dayal | ||
The Gentleman | Inspector | ||
1995 | Nishana | Chheda | |
Vartman | |||
Rikshavodu | G. K. Rao | Telugu Film | |
Ab To Jeene Do | |||
Baazi | Deputy Chaubey | ||
Janam Kundli | Wong-Li | ||
Raja | Brijnath/Birju Patangwala | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
Sanjay | Ranvir Singh | ||
Akele Hum Akele Tum | Advocate Bhujbal | Special appearance | |
1996 | Vijeta | Vidhya Sagar | |
Bandish | |||
Nirbhay | |||
Hahakar | |||
Rangbaaz | Bangura | ||
1997 | Aar Ya Paar | Inspector Khan | |
Hero No. 1 | Dinanath Chauhan | ||
Auzaar | Ram Thakur | ||
Judaai | Hasmukhlal Bhagat | ||
Tamanna | Tiku | [3] | |
Mrityudaata | T.T. | ||
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul | Raja Gajraj Singh | ||
Mahaanta | Nanu Bhai Chatewala | ||
Insaaf | Chiman Bhai | ||
Gupt | Ishwar Diwan | ||
Daud | Pinky | [7] | |
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Pratap Hooda | ||
Ghulam-E-Mustafa | Shanta Prasad/Abba | ||
Qahar | Velji Patel | ||
Chachi 420 | Hariharan/Haribhai [3] | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian | |
1998 | Badmaash | Lalu Seth | |
Kabhi Na Kabhi | Kachra Seth | [8] | |
Dandnayak | Bankhelal Chaurasia | ||
Bavagaru Bagunnara? | Rao Bahaddur Rajendra Prasad | Telugu Film | |
Achanak | Saagar Srivastav | ||
Satya | Commissioner | ||
Angaaray | Jaggu Lokhande | ||
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Zorawar Bhai | ||
Hero Hindustani | Dadaji/ Purshotam Harnam Agarwal | ||
China Gate | Inspector Barot | ||
Kudrat | Sukhiram | ||
1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | PC Jack Patel | |
Bade Dilwala | |||
Aarzoo | Kailashnath | ||
Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Bhootnath | ||
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Shiv Kumar | ||
Vaastav | Suleiman Bhai | ||
Gair | Jagat Mama | ||
Khoobsurat | Jogia Seth | Special appearance | |
2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Kailash Patel | |
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Gaffoor Bhai | ||
Bulandi | Gora Thakur | ||
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Prabhu Nath | ||
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Mohan Joshi | ||
Hera Pheri | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | Filmfare Award for Best Comedian [6] | |
Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | Govardhan Singh | ||
Deewane | Lekhraj | ||
2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Narrator | |
Nayak | Suraj Bansal | ||
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar | Inspector Otpal Yadav | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian | |
Moksha | Uncle Mamaji | Special appearance | |
2002 | American Chai | Brijbhushan | |
Aankhen | Iliyaas | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian | |
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Commissioner | ||
Awara Paagal Deewana | Manilal [9] | Filmfare Award for Best Comedian | |
Chor Machaaye Shor | ACP Ranvir Singh/ Raghuswami | ||
Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar | Roger Patel | ||
2003 | Dil Ka Rishta | Jai's Father | |
Pyasa Jism | |||
Hungama | Radheshyam Tiwari | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian [6] | |
Baghban | Hemant Patel | [10] | |
Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji | Ramprasad | ||
Aanch | Jawahar Pandit | ||
Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century | John D'Souza | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian | |
2004 | Aan | Karim Khaled | |
Shankar Dada MBBS | Dr. Rama Lingeswara Rao "Lingam Mama" | Telugu film | |
Aitraaz | Advocate | Cameo appearance | |
Hulchul | Kishen/Murari Chand | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian | |
2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | Monty Bagga | |
Garam Masala | Mambo | [11] | |
Deewane Huye Paagal | Tommy | ||
2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Lilaram | [12] |
36 China Town | Natwarlal | ||
Phir Hera Pheri | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian [13] | |
Chup Chup Ke | Gundya | ||
Jaane Hoga Kya | Dr. Krishnan | ||
Golmaal | Somnath Dubey | ||
Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota | Rajubhai Patel | [14] | |
Bhagam Bhag | Champak Lal | ||
2007 | Hat Trick | Hemu Patel | [15] |
Fool & Final | Choubey | ||
Cheeni Kum | Omprakash Verma | ||
Good Boy, Bad Boy | Principal Diwan Chand Awasthi | ||
Buddha Mar Gaya | Ramu | ||
Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Batuk Shankar | [16] | |
No Smoking | Baba Bengali Sealdahwale | ||
Welcome | Dr Dayal Ghungroo | [6] | |
2008 | One Two Three | Laxmi Narayan | |
Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Janardhan Vishvambhar Rane | ||
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Inspector P. K. Waghmare | Special appearance | |
Mumbai Meri Jaan | Tukaram Patil | [3] | |
Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam | Uday Shankar Mazumdar | ||
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | Lucky's Father/Gogi Arora/ Dr. B. D. Handa | [3] | |
Maharathi | Subhash | ||
2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaoge | Raj Chopra | |
Firaaq | Sanjay | ||
De Dana Dan | Harbans Chadda | ||
Paa | Ashutosh Arte | ||
Radio | Jhandu Lal Tyagi | Special appearance | |
2010 | Rann | Mohan Pandey | |
Road to Sangam | Hasmat Ullah | ||
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? | Lambodar Chacha | [6] | |
Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke | Inspector Khote | ||
Aakrosh | Ajatshatru Singh | ||
No Problem | Zandulal | ||
2011 | Theenmaar | Senapathi | Telugu Film |
Ready | CA Balidaan Bhardwaj/Balli | ||
2012 | Will You Marry Me? | Gutka King (Sneha's Father) | |
Ferrari Ki Sawaari | D.N.Dharmadhikari | Cameo | |
OMG | Kanji Lalji Mehta | ||
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | Peter | ||
Khiladi 786 | Narrator | ||
2013 | Table No. 21 | Abdul Razzaq Khan | [17] |
Zilla Ghaziabad | Brahampal Singh Choudhary | ||
Himmatwala | Narayandas | ||
Rabba Main Kya Karoon | Mama | ||
2014 | Raja Natwarlal | Yogi | |
Rang Rasiya | Seth Govardhan Das | titled Colors of Passion in English | |
2015 | Dharam Sankat Mein | Dharam Pal | |
Welcome Back | Dr Dayal Ghunghroo | [18] | |
2016 | Familywala | Bawa | |
Life Mein Hungama Hai | Truck Driver | ||
2017 | Guest Iin London | Gangasharan Gandotra/Chachaji | [18] |
Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi | Hasmukh Patel | ||
Tiger Zinda Hai | Firdauz/Tohbaan | ||
2018 | Sanju | Sunil Dutt | [19] |
Manto | Pimp | Special Appearance | |
2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Govind Bhardwaj | [20] |
Made in China | Tanmay Shah | Special Appearance | |
2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Paresh Goswami | Tamil film |
Coolie No. 1 | Jeffery Rozario | ||
2021 | Toofaan | Coach Narayan "Nana" Prabhu | [21] |
Hungama 2 | Radheshyam Tiwari | [21] | |
Hum Do Hamare Do | Purushottam Mishra | ||
2022 | Dear Father | Manubhai Mankad | Gujarati film [1] |
Sharmaji Namkeen | Brij Gopal Sharma "Sharmaji" | [21] | |
2023 | Shehzada | Valmiki | |
Dream Girl 2 | Abu Saleem | [22] | |
Aankh Micholi | Navjot Singh | [23] | |
Shastry Viruddh Shastry | Manohar Shastry | [23] | |
2024 | Sarfira | Paresh Goswami | |
Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai | [24] | ||
Badtameez Gill † | |||
2025 | Welcome To The Jungle† | Ghungroo | |
Aankh Micholi 2† | Navjot Singh |
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