Paresh Ganatra Age, Wiki and Bio

Paresh Ganatra

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/02/1963
Age61 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameParesh Ganatra
Famous ForHis comic roles
Zodiac sign/Sun signAquarius
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesTravelling, Watching TV

Physical Stats & More

Height160 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLions Juhu High School, Mumbai
College/Institute
  • Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
  • K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)1
Master of Business Administration (MBA)1

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseLeena Ganatra
Children
Son1
Daughter(s)2
ParentsNames Not Known

Family

SpouseLeena Ganatra
Children1 Son, 2 Daughters

Career

Debut
FilmMann (1999)
TVEk Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1999-2002)

Favourites

Favourite Comedian(s)
  • Mehmood
  • Johnny Lever
  • Charlie Chaplin

Some Lesser Known Facts

Paresh Ganatra was born into a Gujarati family.
He started his journey in Gujarati theatre in 1984 while in college and continued until 1992.
Between 1998 and 2006, he worked at ‘Aditya Birla Finance Limited.’
In 1999, Paresh landed a significant role in the Bollywood movie ‘Mann,’ alongside Aamir Khan and Anil Kapoor.
His portrayals of ‘Praveen Thakkar’ in ‘Baa Bahoo Aur Baby’ (2005-2010) and ‘Ghotak Narayan’ in ‘Chidiya Ghar’ (2011-2017) earned him immense popularity.
He also appeared in short films like ‘Kai Zhala’ (2001) and ‘Shelter Skelter’ (2013).
Paresh Ganatra has featured in various TV commercial advertisements for brands such as ‘Tata Phones,’ ‘Dabur,’ and ‘McDonald’s.’
In 2009, he participated in the comedy reality show ‘Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka’ with Bharti Singh and Sharad Kelkar.
Paresh showcased his versatility in stand-up comedy on shows like ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ (2013-2016) and ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ (2016-2017).