Updated on: 30 May, 2025 11:49 AM IST |Shweta Shah
Paresh Rawal, the jack of all trades as well as the master of everything, hes an actor that redefined cinema. Be it Bollywood or regional, that man will have no haters at all. From Baburao in Hera Pheri to Govind Bhardwaj in URI, lets see some of his versatile characters.
1. Table No. 21
This thriller movie had the most unexpected twists and turns, thanks to Rawal's character, Mr Khan. What happens when a game host turns the activity too dangerous only to take the most brutal revenge on his son's bullies?
2. URI: The Surgical Strike
URI: The Surgical Strike bought back the Paresh Rawal we missed seeing. After taking a break from comic roles, the actor was seen embracing a serious character as the National Security Advisor.His character had strength, patience, confidence, and everything in between.
3. Nayak: The Real Hero
The 2001 release saw Paresh Rawal as the right hand of the one-day Chief Minister, Anil Kapoor. His character Bansal was a perfect blend of courage, comedy, and cleverness.
4. OMG!
A Gujarati theatre drama converted into a movie, the actor plays the role of an atheist businessman whose daily survival is selling idol of Gods. Ironic, isn't it?That's not it - in this movie, Kanjibhai (Paresh Rawal) sues God and their so called 'messengers' after an earthquake destroyed his shop. Along with the movie, his acting highly appreciated.
5. Dear Father
Making his mark in the regional cinema, the veteran star dons the double role in the latest Gujarati movie Dear Father. Playing a father and a cop, the actor narrates a heart-touching story of every family.The movie is a remake of the Marathi play “Katkon-Trikon” which had Nana Patekar in the lead. In a serious and a goofy avatar, Paresh once again wins the heart, effortlelssly.
