Paresh Ganatra is an Indian actor. He was born on 19 February 1963 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His sun sign is Aquarius. He completed his schooling from Lions Juhu High School, Mumbai. He earned a BCom degree from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, and an MBA degree from KJ Somaiyya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai. 

He is married Leena Ganatra. They are parents to three children. 

Paresh Ganatra’s favourites

His hobbies include travelling and watching films.

His favourite actors are Mahmood, Johnny Lever, and Charlie Chaplin.

Interesting facts about Paresh Ganatra

In the year 1984, during his college years, he joined Gujarati theatre and performed in theatre plays till 1992. 

Paresh Ganatra worked for Aditya Birla Finance Limited from the year 1998 to 2006. 

Paresh Ganatra’s film debut

In the year 1999, Paresh Ganatra made his Bollywood debut with Aamir Khan starrer film ‘Mann.’ His co-stars were Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, and Sharmila Tagore. 

He made his television debut with the 1999 TV serial ‘Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka.’

Paresh Ganatra’s short films

Some short films Paresh Ganatra has appeared in are K Jhala (2001) and Shelter Skelter (2013).

Paresh Ganatra has worked with several popular brands including Tata, Dabur, Symphony, LG TV, Nerolac, Cadbury, Coffee Bite, and McDonald’s.

Paresh Ganatra’s comedy shows

In the year 2009, he participated as a contestant in the comedy reality TV show ‘Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka’ alongside Bharti Singh and Sharad Kelkar. 

Paresh Ganatra was also seen in other comedy shows such as Comedy Circus Mahasangram (2010), Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013), and The Kapil Sharma Show (2016).

Paresh Ganatra’s TV shows

Some television serials Paresh Ganatra has worked in are Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo (2009), Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (2005), Chidiya Ghar (2011), and Bhakarwadi (2019).

Paresh Ganatra’s filmography

Paresh Ganatra’s popular Bollywood films are Khichdi: The Movie (2010), Rowdy Rathore (2012), Bol Bachchan (2012), Delhi Belly (2011), No Entry (2005), Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013), Yamla Pagla Deewana (2018), Welcome (2007), Dabangg 3 (2019), Hungama 2 (2021), and Janhit Mein Jaari (2022).