Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Paresh Rawal

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Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Paresh Rawal is an Indian actor, comedian, film producer and politician known for his works notably in Hindi films. He has appeared in over 240 films and is the recipient of various accolades. In 1994, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films Woh Chokri and Sir. For the latter, he received his first Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. This was followed by Ketan Mehta's Sardar, which saw him playing the lead role of freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel, a role that got him national and international acclaim.

Indian - Actor | Born: May 30, 1955

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I was fortunate to have my business partner of many years - Hemal Thakkar - who helped a great deal in production under our banner, Playtime Creation.

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If I have to do a show every day, then I should have fun. It must have an element that enriches you as a person and as an actor.

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Criticism is okay from people who know the finer points of cinema.

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A good comedian has to be a fine actor all around.

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Boman Irani is a wonderful human being and a terrific actor.

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In 'Dear Father,' you will see some remarkable work in terms of the screenplay.

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I have a hunger for good roles.

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I would loved to be called a character actor.

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Play is a medium of word and film is a medium of picture.

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Promotion is necessary and it has to be done. I am not shying away from promotion, but going to cities and malls and raising your hands like a stupid guy is not required.

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I don't like giving interviews unless I have something to talk about. Why bore people and why bore media?

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Films are meant for the masses, for the purpose of entertainment.

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Why would any one make a biopic on me? I would have lived my life a certain way, had I known that a biopic will be made on it in future. I agree, every person's life has enough drama to be translated into a movie but I can't say the same about myself.

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I will never stop performing on stage.

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I have done 'Mumbai Meri Jaan,' 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!;' they are not comedy. But those roles didn't stick with people. Comedy films run, even though some of them are bad films. So people see these more.

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Just because good films don't work does not mean we should stop making them.

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I don't think it would be very difficult for me to open the chapters of my life because there isn't much there.

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I will not hesitate to take up good film offers.

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I believe that people should believe people around them, they should treat each other with kindness.

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Firoz Nadiadwala is a close friend; he was the first person who asked me to direct a film for him. I would like to have him as my producer for my directorial debut.

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Acting is nothing but reacting, so if your co-stars react in a particular way, it does affect your acting as well.

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Comedy or villain, the role does not matter as long as it is challenging.

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Whatever I want to do or say, I get to do it on the silver screen, so in normal life I don't feel the necessity to do or say anything.

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My ideology is the same as that of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which doesn't believe in a vote bank politics. It's a vision for better India.

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If my son is not performing well, I would not pelt stone on him - this is not the way a Hindustani behaves.

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Before passing a judgement on somebody just give it a thought about what he or she went through.

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I don't believe in terminologies like 'lead role' or 'supporting role' or 'cameo role,' etc.

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I do enjoy cricket, but the game is over hyped.

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I do theatre for my personal satisfaction and enjoyment.

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An actor can give his best shot but the script and dialogues have to have punch to make it more effective.

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Theatre is an actor's medium. An actor has little control over a film. Which is why most actors who have done theatre, and then come to films find the former more creatively satisfying.

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I think I'm blessed that my desire to work with Rajkumar Hirani has been fulfilled.

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I've decided to get into active politics on Narendra Modiji's request. I don't know how successful I will be, but I'll give it my best shot.

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Only I can play Modi. I say that even at the cost of sounding pompous because I really love him.

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Work is exciting when it's challenging. It should be something that makes me afraid initially and prompts me to ask myself whether I'll be able to do it or not.

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When it comes to me I follow the religion of humanity.

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I always enjoy shooting for all my films.

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I am a low-profile person.

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Theatre has a strong connect with the audience and gratifies me as an actor, but the canvas of films is huge!

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I was born in India... Gujarat. I am an Indian! And India is a democratic country, anyone can stand for elections. I can also stand for elections.

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Unlike films, theatre allows you to experiment as an actor, which is fulfilling.

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If you look back on my career, I scared a lot of people with my villainous role in 'Naam.'

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It's not whether I believe in God, but it's whether He believes in me.

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I admired actors like Dilip Kumar and Om Puri as a kid and acting was all I ever thought about.

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Rajkumar Hirani is a gem of a person. You can trust him completely.

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The Congress had the opportunity to do a lot of good. It isn't as if they didn't have good people in the party. God knows why they failed. If after 65 years of governance you cannot provide drinking water to everyone then you should be ashamed of yourself.

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I like intelligent comedies.

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I am an actor first and foremost. Even without my involvement in politics, I was staying away from sub-standard work.

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There's more to Gujarati cinema than characters wearing kediya and ghagra choli and saying 'Aa ra ra ra.'

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Except theatre, there is no medium which can satisfy good artistes in India.

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Even after witnessing an inflow of a large number of people from other states, Gujaratis haven't changed and are still warm and loving.

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I believe if the atmosphere on the set is positive, it definitely reflects on the screen. Your work becomes easy if the environment on the set is healthy and positive.

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AR Rahman is truly great.

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An actor is known by his choices, not by his box-office figures.

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As a child, I was mischievous and an attention-seeker, so acting came naturally to me.

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I like simple home-cooked food.

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I enjoy doing all types of role, small or big.

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Performing at Prithvi was a novel experience, because unlike other theatres, it was very different - it didn't have any curtains and the audience was at close proximity to the actors.

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In a film, I can show you the beach, the sunset, the roads, while in a play you have to imagine all that.

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At the end of the day, my bread and butter comes from films, so I have to work in films that may not have a great script, but give me a fat pay cheque.

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