Synopsis: Paresh Rawal is a critic of an actor. He is not only known in Bollywood but his popularity is spread across all South Indian languages as well. Whether it’s hero or villain, his script selection is valued, and the character depth that he brings to films is a real honour. He is a real example of a person born to be an actor. Let’s see his top five films below.
Sir (1993)
Sir film established a trademark for Paresh Rawal as a villain. He received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. The story is about Professor Aman Verma and his father, who loses his son to a gang war. He seeks hardcore revenge and uses one of their daughters, who is a student in his class. The narrative is fast-paced, with a good amount of violence and strong morals. This is one of his most career-changing roles.
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IMDb: 6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 88% My Rating: 5/5
OMG – Oh My God (2012)
Paresh Rawal as Atheist Kanji Lalkji Mehta sues God as he loses his shop in an earthquake, and the Insurance company refuses to pay for the damage, saying it’s considered under the Act of God. With no money to rebuild the store, he lodges a judicial case. The film is the epitome of humor, social message, and religious blindness. Paresh Rawal gets high praise and nominations. OMG 2, by Pankaj Tripathi is another spectacle.
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IMDb: 8.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 75% My Rating: 5/5
Hera Pheri Franchise (2000-2025)
If you haven’t watched this film, then you still don’t know the versatility of Paresh Rawal. With Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty, they live as poor tenants to a landlord, one day against God. When they intercept a call about ransom money. They hatch an emergency plan to retrieve and split the money themselves. However, it’s not easy when all of them are fools. A homeland for comedy, entertainment, and perfect performances.
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IMDb: 8.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 92% My Rating: 5/5
Welcome (2007)
The Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal combination is best in the Welcome film. This buddy comedy film has an ensemble cast of actors like Malaika Arora, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, and Nana Patekar. When a handsome art curator falls in love with Mafia Princess Sanjana, he has to deal with her brothers, who also agree to marry her off in his respectable family. But things get spicier when Paresh brings an unachievable condition.
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IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 63% My Rating: 5/5
Kshanam Kshanam (1991)
This is a legendary Telugu film starring Daggubati Venkatesh, Sridevi, & Paresh Rawal as protagonists. The story revolves around a goon whose activities get recorded & proofs get mixed up with innocent Satya’s photos, as the cat-and-mouse chase starts, Chand, a local scammer, helps her exit the situation hoping for a lump sum of money. The film is an excellent balance of suspense and humour, in which Paresh Rawal shone.
Streaming Partner: Prime Video, YouTube
IMDb: 8.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 82% My Rating: 5/5
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Conclusion
Just like Mithun Chakravarthy, Nana Patekar, and Boman Irani, Paresh Rawal is a gem of an actor; he has done more than 300 films, including a National Award. Also, his roles are not limited to a certain genre; he has worked as a protagonist, antagonist, comedian, and side character. Wherever he steps, he shines like a star. So, do watch these films and enjoy the true nature of acting and performance.
Written by – Meghana Pinninti