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Happy Birthday Paresh Rawal: From Oh My God to Toofan, here is a list of some best films of the actor

Paresh Rawal last appeared in the slice-of-life film Sharmaji Namkeen, which released on Amazon Prime Video.

Happy Birthday Paresh Rawal: From Oh My God to Toofan, here is a list of some best films of the actor
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Kanishka Dogra

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Paresh Rawal, who became a year older today, is one of the best actors in the industry. He is known for his versatility in over 180 films in his career, spanning over three decades. The National Award-winning actor has etched several iconic characters in the minds of the audience like Baburao Ganpatrao Apte and Teja from the hit films like Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and Hera Pheri. Be it comedy, villain or a slice-of-life character, Paresh Rawal has always portrayed the roles so effortlessly. He is a natural. On his birthday, let’s look at some of the best films of the thespian.

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Table No. 21

7.4
Aditya Dutt's Table No. 21 stars Rajeev Khandelwal, Tina Desai, and Paresh Rawal in significant roles. In 2013, the thriller film was released. Paresh received a lot of appreciation for his performance as Mr Khan in the film.

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Welcome

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Welcome, a comedy film directed by Ameez Bazmee and starring a large ensemble cast, was released in 2007. The film starred Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Katrina Kaif, Feroz Khan, and Mallika Sherawat. The film was a tremendous success at the box office, and reviewers and moviegoers appreciated Paresh Rawal's performance in it.

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Hungama

7.9
Paresh Rawal, Akshay Khanna, Rimi Sen, and Aftab Shivdasani star in the 2003 film Hungama. Priyadarshan directed this comedy picture. The picture was a commercial success, and it did well for the performers' careers. In this film, Paresh Rawal's performance and comic timing were particularly praised.

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Phir Hera Pheri

7.2
Phir Hera Pheri is a follow-up to the 2000 iconic film Hera Pheri. It stars Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in the key roles. The film was released in 2006 and became a commercial success as well as a cult classic. The comedy film has a large fan base, and Paresh Rawal once again wooed the audience as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte.

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OMG: Oh My God!

7.8
OMG: Oh My God! is a 2012 comedy film, directed by Umesh Shukla. The primary actors in the film are Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. Paresh plays the role of Kanji Lalji Mehta, an atheist who turns into a believer. The film was well-received and appreciated by the critics and fans alike. It talks about commercialisation of religion in the country. The makers are now working on a sequel, which stars Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam.

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6

Aakrosh

7.1
Priyadarshan directed the film Aakrosh in 2010. Ajay Devgan, Paresh Rawal, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, and others star in this film. The film is based on a news article on honour killings in India. Though it was a commercial flop, the actor's performance, particularly Paresh’s character, was highly praised.

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Toofaan

6.5
Rakesh Omprakash Mehra directed the 2021 sports film Toofaan. Farhan Akhtar, Paresh Rawal, and Mrunal Thakur played the key roles in the film. This film was a direct-to-OTT release on Amazon Prime Videos. The film talks about stereotypes, religious discrimination apart from sports. Paresh Rawal plays the role of Coach Narayan "Nana" Prabhu, who trains an thug from the streets of Mumbai, played by Farhan, to become a national boxer.

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Hera Pheri

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Priyadarshan directed the film Hera Pheri in 2000. Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Sunil Shetty feature in the comedy. The film was a smash hit with the Indian audience. The reviewers and public alike praised Paresh's persona and his comedic timing. He plays the role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte and offers numerous rib-tickling moments. It is one of the most unforgettable characters of the actor.

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