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Published 16:53 IST, September 20th 2020

Paresh Rawal, Supriya Pathak & other Gujarati actors who made it big in Bollywood

Gujarati film industry is rich in theatres & movies. From Paresh Rawal to Supriya Pathak, here are some Gujarati actors who made it big in Bollywood.

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The Gujarati film industry is widely hailed for its theatre and movies. Over the years, the Gujarati film industry has provided several actors to Bollywood, who went on to make it big here. From actors like Sanjeev Kumar from the 60s to Sharma Joshi, from recent Bollywood movies, take a look at these Gujarati actors who made it big in Bollywood. 

Gujrati actors who made it big in Bollywood 

Sharman Joshi

Actor Sharman Joshi has appeared in several comedy Bollywood films. He comes from a family of Gujarati theatre artists and actors. Sharman Joshi’s father Arvind Joshi is a veteran of Gujarati theatre, while his aunt and his sisters have been a part of several Marathi and Gujarati theatres. Sharman Joshi has not been a part of Gujarati films but has worked in many Gujarati plays.

Paresh Rawal

Paresh Rawal is another prominent actor from Bollywood, known for his experimental roles in various movies. The actor has a successful career in Bollywood and has also appeared in various movies in the South. Paresh Rawal is another Bollywood actor who began his career in acting with Gujarati film, Naseeb Ni Balihari.

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Jackie Shroff

Jackie Shroff was born to a Gujrati family in Mumbai. Over the four decades of being a part of the film industry, the actor has appeared in more than 200 films. Jackie Shroff made his debut in a Gujarati film in the year 2018. The film was a remake of a Marathi film Ventilator.

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Supriya Pathak

Supriya Pathak is most popular for her role as Hansa in an Indian sitcom, titled Khichdi. Supriya Pathak was born to Gujarati theatre artist and veteran actor Dina Pathak. Apart from her mother, her father and her sister have also been associated with theatre and movies for several years. Supriya Pathak is known for her pivotal roles in several Bollywood movies. The actor has appeared in two Gujarati films Carry on Kesar and Best of Luck Lalu.

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Sanjeev Kumar

Sanjeev Kumar was a star of the 60s and the 70s . He was born to a Gujarati family in Surat and moved to Mumbai to make a career in Bollywood. The actor did not play a lot of glamourous roles, yet managed to win the hearts of the audience.

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(Image Source: Paresh Rawal Instagram, Pic/still from Jai Mummy Di trailer)

Updated 16:53 IST, September 20th 2020

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