Some faces win your heart the moment they appear on screen, while others deeply ingrain themselves in your heart. Paresh Rawal is one such actor.

Sometimes he instills fear with his villainous roles, and sometimes he makes you laugh out loud as Babu Bhaiya from "Hera Pheri." This seasoned actor has not only transformed himself into every character but has also immortalized them. Born on May 30, 1955, into a middle-class Gujarati family in Mumbai, Paresh Rawal has appeared in over 240 films and is celebrating his birthday today. Let's take a look at some interesting milestones in his life and career.

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Beginning of film career

Paresh Rawal began his career in 1982 with the Gujarati film "Naseeb Ni Balihari." Two years later, he made his Bollywood debut in Ketan Mehta's "Holi" (1984). Since then, he has never looked back. In addition to Gujarati and Hindi, he has also excelled in Marathi and Telugu films. However, his most memorable role is considered to be that of "Baburao" in director Priyadarshan's "Hera Pheri." Refusing to be pigeonholed into a single role, Paresh Rawal has worked in a variety of films—from serious villains to high-octane comedies. Here are some of his most memorable roles: He also played Vallabhbhai Patel in the film "Sardar."

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Childhood and association with theatre

Paresh Rawal's father, Dayal Rawal, was a businessman, but he never stopped his son from pursuing his passion for acting. Paresh had a passion for theater since his school days. At the age of 15, he got his first opportunity to perform in a play. His involvement with theater deepened during college, where he met Swaroop Sampat, who later became his life partner. Swaroop was Miss India in 1979 and the daughter of Paresh's boss.

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It was love at first sight with Swaroop Sampat

Paresh Rawal first sawSwaroop Sampatat an event in 1975. He immediately decided to marry her. After a relationship that lasted nearly 12 years, they married in 1987.

Success of Miss India Swaroop Sampat

Swaroop Sampat won theMiss Indiatitle in 1979. After this, she received offers for several TV shows. Her most famous role was that of Shafi Inamdar's wife in the popular serial"Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi." Interestingly, the role of Shafi Inamdar was originally offered to Paresh Rawal, but he declined.

Debut in films and early recognition

Althoughhe gained recognition with the role of Annu Bhai in the 1985 film'Arjun', his film debut was in 1984 with a small role in directorKetan Mehta's film'Holi' .

Played the role of villain in more than 100 films

In the 1980s and 1990s, Paresh Rawal played villainous roles in over 100 films. Later, he also won over audiences with his superb comic timing. His double role in the film"Andaz Apna Apna"was well-received. The dialogue from the film,"Teja main hoon, Mark idhar hai,"is still on everyone's lips.

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Fresh start as a producer

Paresh Rawalalso made his film debut as a producer with the film"OMG - Oh My God!",based on his acclaimed Hindi play"Kishan vs. Kanhaiya," which was well-received by both audiences and critics.

Identity made in politics too

In addition to acting, Paresh Rawal has also been active in politics. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, hewonthe Ahmedabad East seat ona Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)ticket and became a Member of Parliament.