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Paresh Ganatra

Paresh Ganatra

Actor · Born February 19, 1963 (63) · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Paresh Ganatra is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema, television, and theatre. He is widely recognized for his strong comic timing and versatile performances, especially in comedy and character-driven roles. Paresh has been a prominent face in popular television sitcoms, where his relatable portrayals and expressive style earned him wide appreciation. Alongside television, he has also made a mark in Hindi films, often appearing in memorable supporting roles that add depth and humor to the narrative. With a solid background in theatre, his performances reflect strong command over dialogue, body language, and comic rhythm, making him a respected and familiar presence in the Indian entertainment industry.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
February 19, 1963 (63)
From
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 29 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 11% in 30 days

What are Paresh Ganatra's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
34%
Self
26%
Society
19%
Morality
11%
Survival
7%
Power
3%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 0 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 1 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Trickster
2 of 4
Ally
2 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
3
Warm
3
Joyful
3
Hopeful
2
Thrilling
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Paresh Ganatra's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paresh Ganatra's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

29 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Made in India: A Titan Story(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · as Ravindra / Devendra Naik

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • The Great Indian Kapil Show(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Paparazzi

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Scientist

  • Happy Family Conditions Apply(2023)

    Show 10 episodes · as Dr. Jatin

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • The Great Weddings of Munnes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Patte Phupha Ji

  • Janhit Mein Jaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Lawyer

  • Hungama 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Wagle Ki Duniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 5 episodes · as Himanshu / Deepanshu / Sudhanshu

  • Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Maheshwari

  • Dabangg 3(2019)

    as Saurabh Devasthal

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Bhakharwadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 362 episodes · as Mahendra Thakkar

  • Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se(2018)

    as Paresh Patel

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Freaky Ali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • The Kapil Sharma Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Japanese Man · as Selector

  • Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 6 episodes · as K. T. Shah

  • Comedy Nights with Kapil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Shree(2013)

    as Inspector Ganpat

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Main Krishna Hoon(2013)

    as Nattubhai (Voice)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Rowdy Rathore(2012)

    as 2G

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Delhi Belly(2011)

    as Manish Chand Jain

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Man at Bus Stop

  • Khichdi: The Movie(2010)

    as Advocate Pandit

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 478 episodes · as Natwarlaal

  • Welcome(2007)

    as Pappu

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Dil Diya Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Patel

  • Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 510 episodes · as Praveen Thakkar

  • Aankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Mann - Soul's Heart(1999)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 29 titles from 1999 to 2026; peak year 2012.

Biggest box office

Rowdy Rathore (2012)

$29M worldwide

Highest rated

Made in India: A Titan Story (2026)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

19992026

Peak 2012 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting29 of 29: 29 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score52nd

By decade

1990s1 · acting2000s5 · acting2010s13 · acting2020s10 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 13% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Paresh Ganatra's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 9; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 12 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Dabangg 3 (2019)

99th percentile spread · 61% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Made in India: A Titan Story (2026)

Midcredits 99th · 98% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Paresh Ganatra work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paresh Ganatra's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Aatish Kapadia shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Composers

Producers