Paresh Rawal made his Bollywood debut in 1984 and mainly acting in supporting and negative roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. But since the turn of the century, the actor made comedy his strong suit. As the versatile actor and BJP MP turns 66 today, we share some of his best moments in cinema that made him who he is.
Teja Main Hoon!
Paresh Rawal has literally left a mark with some of his iconic performances. In Andaaz Apna Apna, the actor played Teja and this dialogue continues to be counted among some Bollywood’s best!
Wrong Number, Right Comic Timing
Here are some of Paresh Rawal’s pearls of wisdom given in typical Baburao style!
Paresh’s Slap-stick Comedy
Gandhigiri be damned! When words don’t do the trick..well, you get more of Baburao’s style!
Baburao’s Wordplay
When his word play was better than YOURS!
When the phone did not stop ringing at Baburao’s house asking for Devika Prasad, he knew just how to shut them up.
Baburao made Hera Pheri a Big Hit
When he took the fall for his friends; albeit unwittingly!
Paresh’s Words of Wisdom
In the end, he leaves you with some real food for thought that questions the very fabric of society.
Here’s wishing you a very happy birthday, Paresh Rawal!
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