A biography for Paresh Rawalhasn’t been written yet.
“I never felt like running away from my dreams.”
“Comedy or villain, the role does not matter as long as it is challenging.”
“Yes, Gujaratis are humorous but that's not all there is to them. Gujaratis are independent, determined and very hardworking.”
“Even after witnessing an inflow of a large number of people from other states, Gujaratis haven't changed and are still warm and loving.”
“Every time my capability as an actor would be questioned, I would put in double the effort.”
“I think I'm blessed that my desire to work with Rajkumar Hirani has been fulfilled.”
“I admired actors like Dilip Kumar and Om Puri as a kid and acting was all I ever thought about.”
“It is good if newcomers have a theatre background. It helps in films.”
“Anyone in any part of the country will connect with 'Laagi'... because it has very strong emotions.”
“I would loved to be called a character actor.”
“As an actor, the experience that I have as a politician while sitting in Parliament - that helps me enrich myself as an actor. But I am an actor first.”
“AR Rahman is truly great.”
“I am a low-profile person.”
“Ever since I got to know how easily skin donation can save the lives of serious burns patients, I have felt strongly about the issue.”
“Sanjay Dutt is a prankster and brings life to the sets.”
“Charlie Chaplin was known to be an acrimonious person. Not that I compare myself to him but I am quite brusque, too.”
“Except theatre, there is no medium which can satisfy good artistes in India.”
“I like intelligent comedies.”
“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.”
“I don't think kids of actors become good actors but exceptions are always there.”