Paresh Rawal’s wife Swaroop Sampat once called him ‘dumb’ as he didn’t speak to her for nearly a year: ‘If I paid attention to anyone else..’

Paresh Rawal, celebrated for his comedic and villainous roles in Bollywood, shares a charming love story with actress Swaroop Sampat. Rawal knew Sampat was ‘the one’ upon first sight at a theatre festival, though he didn’t speak to her for a year. United by their passion for theatre, their courtship lasted 12 years as Rawal focused on his career.