Kanwarjeet Paintal
Acting
1947-08-08 · Tarn Taran
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)
Filmography
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022 · Movie
Kahani Rubberband Ki
2022 · Movie
Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey
2022 · Series
Piyaa Albela
2017 · Series
30 Minutes
2016 · Movie
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Series
Kaalo
2010 · Movie
Amber Dhara
2007 · Series
Chakachak
2005 · Movie
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003 · Movie
Sikandar Sadak Ka
1999 · Movie
C.I.D.
1998 · Series
Rock Dancer
1995 · Movie
Janam Kundli
1995 · Movie
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994 · Movie
First Love Letter
1991 · Movie
Kaaranama
1990 · Movie
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
1990 · Movie
Jaaydaad
1989 · Movie
Mahabharat
1988 · Series
Raahee
1987 · Movie
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
1987 · Movie
Raat Ke Andhere Mein
1987 · Movie
Teesra Kinara
1986 · Movie
Zindagani
1986 · Movie
Dilwaala
1986 · Movie
Maqaar
1986 · Movie
Bepanaah
1985 · Movie
Phir Aayee Barsat
1985 · Movie
Mujhe kasam hai
1985 · Movie
Hum Do Hamare Do
1984 · Movie
Jaag Utha Insan
1984 · Movie
Shapath
1984 · Movie
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
1984 · Movie
Kalakaar
1983 · Movie
Sadma
1983 · Movie
Vidhaata
1982 · Movie
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
1982 · Movie
Shriman Shrimati
1982 · Movie
Satte Pe Satta
1982 · Movie
Ghamandee
1981 · Movie
Saajan Ki Saheli
1980 · Movie
Dostana
1980 · Movie
The Burning Train
1980 · Movie
Gunahgaar
1980 · Movie
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979 · Movie
College Girl
1978 · Movie
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978 · Movie
Muqaddar
1978 · Movie
Tumhari Kasam
1978 · Movie
Charandas
1977 · Movie
Chandi Sona
1977 · Movie
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
1977 · Movie
Jay Vejay
1977 · Movie
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977 · Movie
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977 · Movie
Saheb Bahadur
1977 · Movie
Laila-Majnu
1976 · Movie
Balika Badhu
1976 · Movie
Maa
1976 · Movie
Jaaneman
1976 · Movie
Deewaangee
1976 · Movie
Anari
1975 · Movie
Rafoo Chakkar
1975 · Movie
Saazish
1975 · Movie
Roti
1974 · Movie
Manoranjan
1974 · Movie
Us-Paar
1974 · Movie
Faslah
1974 · Movie
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973 · Movie
Heera Panna
1973 · Movie
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972 · Movie
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972 · Movie
Parichay
1972 · Movie
Jawani Diwani
1972 · Movie
Bawarchi
1972 · Movie
Piya Ka Ghar
1972 · Movie
Yaar Mera
1972 · Movie
Chori Chori
1972 · Movie
Lal Patthar
1971 · Movie
Mere Apne
1971 · Movie
The Epitaph
1969 · Movie
Rakhi Rakhi
1969 · Movie
Cycle of Life
Movie