Jackie Shroff pens heartfelt birthday wish for 'King Uncle' co-star Paresh Rawal on 71st birthday
Mumbai, May 30
Bollywood star Jackie Shroff took to social media, on the 30th of May, to extend warm birthday wishes to fellow industry colleague and actor Paresh Rawal on the latter's 71st birthday.
Sharing a portrait of the veteran star on his social media account, Jackie wrote, "Warm Wishes!" along with the hashtag #HappyBirthday.
Talking about Paresh Rawal, the actor has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning over four decades and is regarded as one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema.
Some of his most iconic characters include Baburao Ganpatrao Apte from 'Hera Pheri' and 'Phir Hera Pheri', Teja from 'Andaz Apna Apna', Kanji Lalji Mehta from 'OMG - Oh My God!', and also his acclaimed performances in films such as 'Sir', 'Tamanna', 'Sardar', 'Hungama', 'Welcome', and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'.
Jackie Shroff and Paresh Rawal have shared screen space in several films over the years, including 'King Uncle', 'Ram Lakhan', 'Milan', 'Hulchul' and 'Malamaal Weekly', among others.
Known for his humility and affectionate nature, Jackie Shroff is probably the only actor in Bollywood who rarely misses to pay tribute to fellow artists on birthdays, birth anniversaries, and death anniversaries, and honouring important personalities, especially from the entertainment industry.
On the work front, Jackie was recently seen in the fantasy adventure film, 'The Great Grand Superhero: Aliens Ka Aagman, which released in May 29.
The movie is a Hindi-language sci-fi fantasy film directed by Manish Saini, and has been received well by fans,. The actor also has 'Welcome to the Jungle' and many other projects lined up.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Paresh Rawal is a powerhouse of talent. From serious roles in 'Sardar' to hilarious ones like 'Hungama', he's done it all. But I wish Bollywood gave more meaningful roles to actors like him instead of just comedy. Happy birthday, sir! 🎂
I grew up watching Paresh Rawal's movies. His chemistry with Jackie in 'Ram Lakhan' was amazing. Bollywood doesn't make such heartfelt friendships on screen anymore. Happy 71st to a true legend! 👏
Jackie Shroff is like the 'birthday uncle' of Bollywood, and I love it. Paresh Rawal's contribution to Indian cinema is unmatched—he made us laugh, cry, and think. Wishing him good health and many more years! 🌟
Paresh Rawal is a national treasure. But honestly, I wish the industry promoted actors beyond the usual big names. He deserves awards for his versatility, not just birthday posts. Happy birthday anyway! 🎉
It's heartwarming to see Jackie's consistent gestures. Paresh Rawal's role in 'OMG' was thought-provoking. Such actors make Indian cinema proud. Hope he gets more films like that! 🎭
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