Dilip Rawal

Dilip Rawal is one of the most popular names in Gujarati  theatre. An actor, a writer, a poet and a lyricist, Dilip Rawal has written and acted in many Gujarati plays. He has also contributed to the Hindi television and film industry through his work. Some of his Gujarati plays are the comic drama ‘Dikri No:1’, ‘Chaukat Rani Char Ghulam’, ‘Sakhna Re To Sasu Nahi’, ‘Kadko Toye Crorepati’, ‘Wah! Tame Pan Great Cho’ and also ‘  Hera Pheri Hera Pheri is a comedy based TV show which came on >> Read More... ’ which was adapted  into a Bollywood movie starring Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. He acted in the family dramas ‘Niyati’ and ‘Mummy 20 Ni Dikri 40 Ni’ which are among the most loved Gujarati plays. He has written the devotional musical ‘Saathvaro Radhe Shyamni’, a beautiful depiction of the eternal love story of Lord Krishna and Radha. He contributed to the Gujarati movie ‘Dikri Dolariya Desh Ni’ as well.

Among Dilip’’s works in the Hindi entertainment industry, the most popular is his role in the movie ‘Maniben.com’ which released in the year 2009. He played supporting characters in the TV shows ‘  Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi - This Indian show >> Read More... ’, ‘Thode Khushi Thode Gham’, etc. He was nominated for the Indian Telly Awards  in the category, Best Actor in a Comic Role, for his portrayal of the character of Parag in the TV show Thode Khushi Thode Gham. He also wrote for the TV series ‘  Kundali Kundali is a traditional soap opera which has beco >> Read More... ’. His comic timing is impeccable, his writing is fast paced, funny and effective, and his acting is remarkable! He is one of the most noted icons in Gujarati Theatre and for this he was honoured with the responsibility to host the Surat Kahani Fest in 2015.