Paresh Rawal is perhaps one of the most underrated artists of yesteryear. Yet, despite often finding himself essaying supporting roles, he created a dedicated fan following for himself by delivering supremely entertaining acts.

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Over a career spanning 25 years, Paresh Rawal has portrayed many memorable characters which only went on to become some of his signature performances. He has made us bend over with laughter, and also given us a fresh pair of eyes to look at this world differently.

He can be serious, but there is no denying this manâs charm when it comes to comedy. So in keeping with some of his greatest performances, here are 6 iconic roles played by Paresh Rawal that remain unforgettable to this day, amongst many of his other good work.

1. Teja - Andaz Apna Apna

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There is no coming back from Tejaâs antics once you have laid your eyes on him. He is supposed to be the âbad guyâ and yet successfully manages to crack us up. So even when you know he will eventually lose this battle, you want him to stay around a bit longer.

2. Baburao - Hera Pheri

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Baburao Ganpatrao Apte aka Babu Bhaiya needs no introduction. Hera Pheri is most definitely one of the best things that happened to our generation at the turn of the century, and Babu Bhaiya is one of the major reasons why the movie turned into a cult classic, immortalising âyeh Baburao ka style hai.â

3. Somnath - Golmaal

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Sure, Golmaal was fun because of the awesome-foursome made up by Gopal, Madhav, Laxman and Lucky, but letâs admit it, it wouldnât have been as entertaining if not for Somnath uncle. As the old, blind man Somnath, Paresh Rawal created the perfect subplot and the perfect element of dramedy which made the film 10 times extra fun!

4. Gogi Arora/ Dr Handa/Lucky's Dad - Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye

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Well, speaking of unforgettable performances by Paresh Rawal, it would have been an absolute shame to not mention his triple role in this movie. Paresh Rawal secured a special place for himself within the hearts of the fans who swear by this movieâs charms. Apart from playing Luckyâs father, Rawal introduced different layers of conceit and humour to the film as Gogi Arora and Dr Handa. Truly memorable this one.

5. Lambodar Chacha - Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?

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You cannot understand the depth of feeling towards Lambodar Chacha unless youâve seen him in action in this film. Lambodar Chacha really makes you taste a number of emotions ranging from pure discomfort, to crippling laughter and raging annoyance all within a span of little over an hour. But you still wish to hang on to this affectionate old man, despite it all. 

6. Kanjibhai - OMG - Oh My God

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Sure, Akshay Kumar was a key player in the film, but who can deny the fact that without Kanjibhai playing the nemesis to Godâs âtrue messengersâ, the film would never have had the kind of impact it had. Kanjibhaiâs fight against blind faith and âreligious businessâ offered a clear view of our society that we all knew existed, but ignored for our own peace. Only to feel ashamed by it when left exposed by Kanjibhai. Absolute marvel!

Well, these are a few roles played by Paresh Rawal that we thought are absolutely unforgettable. Do you have any personal favourites that should have been on the list? Let us know in the comments section below.

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