Parag Kansara (1971-2022) was an Indian comedian. In 2005, he appeared in the comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. In 2022, he died of heart disease.
Wiki/Biography
Parag Rasiklal Kansara was born on Sunday, November 22, 1970 in Vadodara, Gujarat (age 51; time of death). His zodiac sign is Scorpio. He went to NM Nootan Sarva Vidyalaya in Visnagar, Gujarat.
Photos of Parag Kansara when he was young with his wife and children
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Hair color: black (dyed)
Eye color: brown
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Rasiklal Kansara and mother’s name is Savitaben Kansara.
Parag Kansala’s mother Savitaben Kansala
wife and children
Parag married Minaben Kansara on September 25, 1987. His daughter Greeva Kansara is an actress and son Santusht Kansara is a dancer.
Photos of Parag Kansara with his wife and children
Profession
television
In 2005, he participated in Sahara One’s comedy television show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge”. In 2017, he appeared in Doordarshan’s TV show “Laxmi..Kahani Diya Aur Toofan Ki”.
Poster of Sahara One TV show “Laxmi..Kahani Diya Aur Toofan Ki”
Movie
He made his debut with the movie “Bhavnao Ko Samjho” in 2010, in which he played a doctor. He played the role of Panditji in the 2017 comedy film Sweetiee Weds NRI.
Parag plays Punditji in a still from the 2017 movie Sweetiee Weds NRI
dispute
Stopped by the police for not wearing a seat belt
In March 2007, Parag was stopped by a police officer named Narsingh Himabhai while driving for not wearing a seat belt. He was fined Rs 100, which he initially refused to pay but later paid under the pseudonym Maganbhai C Patel. The use of a false name reportedly sparked an argument and Parag’s wife Meenaben slapped the constable and threatened to crush his skull. Narsingh filed a complaint against them. The case was settled in Vadodara local court in 2011.
die
He died of a heart attack on October 5, 2022. His last rites were performed in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Facts/Trivia
- Parag performs stand-up comedy at multiple events and live shows.
Parag Kansara performs stand-up comedy at live events
- His catchphrase “Ulta Soch” became very popular after he participated in the TV show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” in 2005.
- He speaks fluent Gujarati.
- He has appeared in many television shows and movies.
Parag Kansara plays a doctor in a still from the 2010 movie Bhavnao Ko Samjho
- He once worked in a circus and was also a part-time magician.
- The news of Parag’s death was announced on social media by his friend and stand-up comedian Sunil Pal. In a video, he said of his death:
Hello friends, there is another shocking bad news from the comedy world… Parag Kansara ji, our Laughter Challenge co-contestant and fellow sixth, is no longer in this world. Yes, Parag Kansara used to do contrarian comedy, used to think everything in contrarian terms, share it with us and tickle our funny bones, but he is no more. What’s this? Is the world of comics attracting nefarious attention? I don’t know why the people and their families who make everyone laugh are going through this…the backbone of comedy is slipping away from us bit by bit (sic). ”
- He used to smoke occasionally.
parag kansala smoking
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