Paresh Rawal Age, Date Of Birth, Height, Net Worth In 2025

Paresh Rawal – The Comedy King

Paresh Rawal, a very famous Indian film actor, is favorite for his unrivalled sense of timing sense in comedy, superb acting talent, and versatility to act in any genre. Paresh Rawal was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra on May 30, 1955. Paresh started his career in his early years in Gujarati theatre with maximum support from his father's passion for acting on stage.

Following his commerce degree from Narsee Monjee College, he got into theatre, which influenced his acting. His career started with walk-ons in films in the 1980s but gained prominence in the 1986 film Naam. He was a very productive actor throughout the years and had various roles in the films Sardar, Ram Lakhan, Andaz Apna Apna, and Nayak.

Rawal's legacy as a comic actor reached new milestones with the cult film Hera Pheri, where he played the iconic role of Baburao Apte. His perfect  comic timing won him the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. He carried on the tradition of comedy hits Hungama, Welcome, Bhagam Bhag, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Phir Hera Pheri.

Other than his contribution to films, Paresh has also been involved in Telugu cinema, produced the hit film Oh My God (2012), and enacted the real lives of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Sunil Dutt in Sanju. He even entered politics, became an MP from Ahmedabad in 2014, and was also made the Kalamandalam Chairman for 2020.

As of 2025, Paresh Rawal's net worth is approximately ₹198 crore (approximately $23.5 million). His income comes from films (₹1 crore+ per picture), endorsement (₹35–50 lakhs), his production efforts, property holdings, and stage performances.

Paresh Rawal has a marriage to Swaroop Sampat, a PhD holder and the titleholder of Miss India 1979. They have two sons, both pre-fame sons: actor Aditya, and Aniruddh.

Even at 70 years old, Rawal remains active in films and entertaining the generations with his ageless performances and authoritative presence.