A biography for Paresh Rawalhasn’t been written yet.
“I don't believe in terminologies like 'lead role' or 'supporting role' or 'cameo role,' etc.”
“I understand that everything is dictated by market value. But cinema is also an art. It saddens me to see great talent languishing for lack of proper roles.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Unlike films, theatre allows you to experiment as an actor, which is fulfilling.”
“In 'Dear Father,' you will see some remarkable work in terms of the screenplay.”
“My middle class values are intact.”
“Theatre is an actor's medium while a film is the director's.”
“When it comes to me I follow the religion of humanity.”
“I have full confidence in Modi and his policies. Just like Gujarat, he will transform India.”
“If you look back on my career, I scared a lot of people with my villainous role in 'Naam.'”
“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.”
“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.”
“I want to make sensible commercial films.”
“In a film, I can show you the beach, the sunset, the roads, while in a play you have to imagine all that.”
“I will not hesitate to take up good film offers.”
“If my son is not performing well, I would not pelt stone on him - this is not the way a Hindustani behaves.”
“Criticism is okay from people who know the finer points of cinema.”
“Harin Pathak is like my elder brother.”
“I enjoy doing all types of role, small or big.”