Kanwarjeet Paintal
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Kanwarjit Paintal Walia, better known as Paintal (born 22 August 1948), is an Indian actor and comedian. He started off as a comic actor and moved on to teaching the art of acting. He has extensively worked not only in numerous movies but also television. He was born into a Sikh family in a village named Tarn Taran which is near Amritsar, Punjab. He lived his early life with his family members in Sadar Bazaar, Delhi. Paintal learnt acting at the Film and Television Institute of India and in 2008 was the Head of the Acting Department of FTII. He came to Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1969. His brother Gufi Paintal played the role Shakuni in B.R. Chopra hit show 'Mahabharat (1988 TV series)', in which he himself played the roles of Shikhandi and Sudama. His son, Hiten Paintal, is also an actor, who worked in movies such as Dil Maange More (2004) and Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
Known for
Credits
Vidhaata (1982)
as Muthuswamy
Dostana (1980)
as Eve-Teaser
Parichay (1972)
as Panditji (Astrologer)
Sadma (1983)
as Paintal
The Burning Train (1980)
as Passenger in toilet
Laila-Majnu (1976)
as Jafran
Bawarchi (1972)
as Guruji
Kaalo (2010)
as Pandit Ram Srivastav
Satte Pe Satta (1982)
as Budh Anand
Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)
Actor
Lal Patthar (1971)
Actor
Mere Apne (1971)
as Bansi
Piya Ka Ghar (1972)
as Arun
Jawani Diwani (1972)
as Rattan
Roti (1974)
Actor
Maa (1976)
as Vijay's Employee
Balika Badhu (1976)
as Shambhu
Anari (1975)
as Harish
Chandi Sona (1977)
as Bunny
Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
as Totaram (as Paintal)
Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
Actor
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century (2003)
Actor
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
as Bhaskar
Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987)
as Das
Kahani Rubberband Ki (2022)
as Judge
Rafoo Chakkar (1975)
as Salim
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Actor
Charandas (1977)
as Pinto
Raat Ke Andhere Mein (1987)
Actor
Bepanaah (1985)
as Dasbihari Brahmachari
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
as Champak Bhumia
Saazish (1975)
as Pinto
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban (1990)
as Gulfam
Maqaar (1986)
Actor
Saajan Ki Saheli (1981)
as Saawan Kumar
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977)
as Karim
Saal Solvan Chadya (1977)
Actor
Teesra Kinara (1986)
Actor
Shriman Shrimati (1982)
Actor
Saheb Bahadur (1977)
as Madhav
Ghamandee (1981)
as Rakesh
Jaag Utha Insan (1984)
as Ladhu Gopal
Janam Kundli (1995)
Actor
Kalakaar (1983)
as Ravi's neighbour
Sikandar Sadak Ka (1999)
as Mano Bhai
Zindagani (1986)
as Mantu
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein (1984)
Actor
Dilwaala (1986)
as Mr. Narayan
Kaaranama (1990)
Actor
Shapath (1984)
as Bar waiter
Chori Chori (1972)
as Cinema Spectator
College Girl (1978)
Actor
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982)
as Main In-charge of Training Manners
Hum Do Hamare Do (1984)
Actor
Raahee (1987)
Actor
Deewaangee (1976)
as Bill
Muqaddar (1978)
as Jimmy
30 Minutes (2016)
as Shashanks father
First Love Letter (1991)
as Sher Singh
Chakachak (2005)
Actor
Jay Vejay (1977)
Actor
Tumhari Kasam (1978)
Actor
Jaaydaad (1989)
Actor
Manoranjan (1974)
Actor
Faslah (1974)
as Paintal
Gunahgaar (1980)
as Rakesh
Heera Panna (1973)
as Kamal
Us-Paar (1974)
as Pancham
Mujhe kasam hai (1985)
Actor
Rock Dancer (1995)
as Havaldar
The Epitaph (—)
Actor
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
as Vishal's friend
Jaaneman (1976)
as Mithu
Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)
as Film Kumar
Rakhi Rakhi (—)
Actor
Yaar Mere (1972)
as Pascal
Phir Aayee Barsat (1985)
as Vinod
Cycle of Life (—)
Actor