1. Early Theatre Days – Before entering Bollywood, Paresh Rawal was a regular performer at Bhaidas Auditorium near Narsee Monjee College, where he studied.

2. Bank Job Before Acting – He worked at the Bank of Baroda before deciding to pursue acting as a full-time career.

3. Miss India Connection – He married Swaroop Sampat, who won the Miss India title in 1979. They dated for 12 years before tying the knot in 1987.

4. Villain to Comedy Icon – Initially, he was known for playing villainous roles in over 100 films during the 1980s and 1990s, before transitioning into comedy with Hera Pheri (2000).

5. Political Career – He served as a Member of Parliament from Ahmedabad East between 2014 and 2019, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

6. Gujarati Theatre Star – Apart from films, he has had a successful career in Gujarati theatre, with his play Dear Father being widely appreciated.

7. Worked with Akshay Kumar in 20 Films – He has shared screen space with Akshay Kumar in 20 movies, forming one of Bollywood’s most iconic duos.

8. Played Narendra Modi – He starred in a biopic on PM Narendra Modi, portraying the Indian leader in a critically acclaimed performance.

Paresh Rawal’s journey from theatre to Bollywood, his political career, and his versatility across genres make him one of India’s most respected actors!