He was called a comedy king, a versatile actor, a revelation in Hindi cinema or a magnificent theater artist, but Paresh Rawal is more than any label that defines his career or caliber. For a generation, however, he remained a magnificent artist, who brought many comedy roles – including much awaited, and discussed these days – ‘Hera Far’ from ‘Hera Far’ to Baburao Ganpatro Apte. Even though anything is more popular and observed than them – you name a fun Hindi film, and you will find it there – a reasonable part of the beginning is also dedicated to negative roles.

In the 1980s and early 1990s, Bollywood had an array of over-the-top villains-a loud voice, attractive clothes and dramatic dialogues. But, Rawal stood outside because he played the role as subtle as possible – ever shouting at the top of his voice, and always maintaining intensity in his role. His brand of the villain was under control, psychological and, many times, terrible real. He did not just work for evil, he alive evil – the characters feel as if they actually existed. Again, a huge signal for his acting. His roles in films like ‘King Uncle’ (1993), ‘Sir’ (1993), ‘Debate’ (1988), and ‘Baazi’ (1995) stand as a testimony for the same.

For example, take ‘King Chacha’. It was a family film with moral lessons and emotional moments. But, it was hidden in his lovely story – a cruel and greedy orphanage caretaker played by Rawal. The actor did not act as a normal loud and over-the-top villain. There was no change of comedy or heart. Just pure, realistic evil. His character showed us that villains do not always look scary. Sometimes, they wear regular clothes and hold electricity in everyday places. Tikku was scary because he felt very terrible, very strange and, on that, every inch is possible. Rawal felt the inconvenience close to the house.

Then came ‘Sir’ in the same year, where Rawal played the role of Veljibhai Patel, a gangster. He was not a specific type of gangster that we usually see in Hindi cinema. Veljibhai was trapped between a gang war and his daughter’s desire to live her life. No, Veljibhai was a highly leveled character. They removed both violence and vulnerability.

Rawal’s talented skills in acting felt Veljibhai deep and real, almost as he is talking to you – next to you, or sometimes, even looking into your eyes. As Velji, Rawal did what most of the actors cannot do – do not look artificial or boring. He offered more vulnerability, and also be careful that you did not feel sorry for them. You understand where Velji came from. You know him better at the end of the film, because Rawal brilliantly emotionally emotionally emotionally emotionally – a rare feature to return to negative roles.

Let’s go back a few years and discuss another veljibhai of Bollywood. In ‘Debak’ (1988), as a villain, one of Rawal’s early films, he had a veljibhai soda, a cruel land-dagger. Now, it was a formula villain. There were all differences from how Rawal played. Veljibhai represented the corrupt system – acting like a machine, quietly and constantly crushing anyone who stood in his way. Their symptoms included everything that showed a villain hungry for power, and of course, more money. The character of Rawal’s fuming expression, greed in his eyes and the simple way of lying to encroach people to encroach on their land not only seemed interesting, but also strong. You can see the clever real velji behind the mask of kindness that he put in front of the people – and you used to entertain it. This was an ideal villain for an ideal commercial Bollywood entertainer, and you always, always knew that Rawal’s screen appearance guaranteed more adventures.

Then there was ‘Bazi’ (1995), Paresh Rawal played the role of Deputy Chief Minister Chaturvedi, who first looks like an honest and respectable leader. However later, it turns out that he is actually Chaubey, the main villain and a planned murder behind all the crime. Rawal completely shows both sides of the character, a good -tempered politician from outside and a dangerous criminal from within. It was a complex character that required strong acting, and Rawal distributed it completely.

Rawal’s acting talent separated him. We are not the first person to say this. But, those who have any doubt can always go back to watch films in which he entertains completely as a villain. The actor, who is 70 today, has a heritage that is not only difficult to match, but also to keep the track. She can be everyone’s favorite Teja (Andaz from Apna Apna), or Gundya (silently), but all her comedy cannot go away from the villain for years in cinema. He represented strength and violence, not only on the surface but also deep within our hearts and minds. There were reflections on their characters warning, study and sometimes, even what was happening in the society.

He did not need to stand on our heads with guns and swanky cars to prove that he meant business. He was just there, the current, playing a baddi who would take the dreaded in our drawing room. He felt fear us. And that true acting range.