This was followed by many supporting and villain roles throughout the 80s and early 90s.His notable films include Sardar 1992 in which he plays the lead role of freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel, Maya Memsaab 1992, a film based on Madame Bovary, in which he played a scheming shop-owner who entraps the title character into a series of financial schemes and the critically acclaimed Tammanna 1996 where he played the challenging and ground-breaking role of a hijra Hope, or Desire who raises a young, orphaned girl, played by Pooja Bhatt.

In 2000, Rawal played a dim-witted and boisterous, but kind-hearted Marathi landlord Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the film Hera Pheri who takes in Raju Akshay Kumar and Shyam Sunil Shetty in adverse times, and ends up in a get-rich-quick scheme when a kidnapper of the granddaughter of a wealthy businessman accidentally calls them to demand ransom. Rawal’s acting was a key reason for the major nationwide success the film received

1. Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam (2008) (filming)
2. Fauj Mein Mauj (2007) (filming)
3. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008) (post-production)
4. Welcome (2007/I) (completed)
5. No Smoking (2007)
6. Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
7. Buddha Mar Gaya (2007)
8. Fool N Final (2007)
9. Cheeni Kum (2007)
10. Good Boy, Bad Boy (2007)
11. Hattrick (2007)
12. Bhagam Bhag (2006)
13. Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)
14. Yun Hota To Kya Hota (2006)
15. Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)
16. Chup Chup Ke (2006)
17. Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
18. 36 China Town (2006)
19. Malamaal Weekly (2006)
20. Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
21. Garam Masala (2005)
22. Bachke Rehna Re Baba (2005)
23. Allari Bullodu (2005)
24. Hulchul (2004)
25. Aitraaz (2004)
26. Shankar Dada MBBS (2004)
27. Poochho Mere Dil Se (2004)
28. Aan: Men at Work (2004)
29. Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji (2003)
30. Baghban (2003)
31. Aanch (2003)
32. Hungama (2003)
33. Dil Ka Rishta (2003)
34. Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002)
35. Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
36. Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
37. Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
38. Aankhen (2002)
39. Moksha: Salvation (2001)
40. Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001)
41. Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
42. Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
43. American Chai (2001)
44. Shikari (2000)
45. Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
46. Deewane (2000)
47. Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
48. Hera Pheri (2000)
49. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
50. Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
51. Bulandi (2000)
52. Khoobsurat (1999)
53. Gair (1999)
54. Vaastav: The Reality (1999)
55. Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999)
56. Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
57. Aarzoo (1999)
58. Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
59. Bade Dilwala (1999)
60. Kudrat (1998)
61. Hero Hindustani (1998)
62. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
63. Angaaray (1998)
64. Satya (1998)
65. Achanak (1998)
66. Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
67. Badmaash (1998)
68. Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998)
69. Chachi 420 (1998)
70. China Gate (1998)
71. Dand Nayak (1998)
72. Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
73. Qahar (1997)
74. Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
75. Daud: Fun on the Run (1997)
76. Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997)
77. Mahaanta (1997)
78. Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul (1997)
79. Auzaar (1997)
80. Hero No. 1 (1997)
81. Judaai (1997)
82. Aar Ya Paar (1997)
83. Ghulam-E-Musthafa (1997)
84. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)
85. Mrityudaata (1997)
86. Tamanna (1997)
87. Rangbaaz (1996)
88. Bandish (1996)
89. Vijeta (1996)
90. Great Robbery (1996)
91. Hahakaar (1996)
92. Nirbhay (1996)
93. Sanjay (1995)
94. Janam Kundli (1995)
95. Baazi (1995)
96. Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995)
97. Milan (1995)
98. Money Money (1995)
99. Nishana (1995)
100. Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995)
101. Raja (1995)
102. Ravan Raaj: A True Story (1995)
103. Rikshavodu (1995)
104. Mohra (1994)
105. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) (as Paresssh Rawwwal)
106. Laadla (1994)
107. Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994)
108. Aag Aur Chingari (1994)
109. Dilwale (1994)
110. Ekka Raja Rani (1994)
111. The Gentleman (1994)
112. Juaari (1994)
113. Krantiveer (1994)
114. Woh Chokri (1994) (TV)
115. Parwane (1993)
116. Pehla Nasha (1993)
117. Phool Aur Angaar (1993)
118. Maya (1993)
119. Krishan Avtaar (1993)
120. Sir (1993)
121. Kayda Kanoon (1993)
122. Muqabla (1993)
123. Govindha Govindha (1993)
124. Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
125. Damini – Lightning (1993)
126. Platform (1993)
127. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
128. Anth (1993)
129. King Uncle (1993)
130. Money (1993)
131. Pyar Pyar (1993)
132. Sardar (1993)
133. Dushman Zamana (1992)
134. Police Officer (1992)
135. Adharm (1992)
136. Karm Yodha (1992)
137. Daulat Ki Jung (1992)
138. Jaanam (1992)
139. Jeena Marna Tere Sang (1992)
140. Jigar (1992)
141. Lambu Dada (1992)
142. Tilak (1992)
143. Virodhi (1992)
144. Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992)
145. Kshana Kshanam (1991)
146. Pratikar (1991)
147. Prem Qaidi (1991)
148. Ayee Milan Ki Raat (1991)
149. Gunehgar Kaun (1991)
150. Fateh (1991)
151. Haque (1991)
152. Saathi (1991)
153. Shankara (1991)
154. Swayam (1991)
155. Yodha (1991)
156. Nyay Anyay (1990)
157. Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990)
158. Swarg (1990)
159. Krodh (1990)
160. Awaargi (1990)
161. Gunahon Ka Devta (1990)
162. Kaafila (1990)
163. Zakhmi Zameen (1990)
164. Shiva (1989/I)
165. Vardi (1989)
166. Hathyar (1989)
167. Ram Lakhan (1989)
168. Taaqatwar (1989)
169. Kabzaa (1988)
170. Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988)
171. Falak (The Sky) (1988)
172. Aakhri Adaalat (1988)
173. Kharidar (1988)
174. Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)
175. Uttar Dakshin (1987)
176. Dacait (1987)
177. Marte Dam Tak (1987)
178. Samundar (1986)
179. Naam (1986)
180. Bhagwan Dada (1986)
181. Arjun (1985)
182. Mirch Masala (1985)
183. Lorie (1984)
184. Dharam Aur Kanoon (1984)
185. Holi (1984)