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)
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)
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Filmography (Movies)
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Character:
Release Date:29/11/2022
Kahani Rubberband Ki
Character:Judge
Release Date:14/10/2022
30 Minutes
Character:Shashanks father
Release Date:09/12/2016
Kaalo
Character:Pandit Ram Srivastav
Release Date:17/12/2010
Chakachak
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2005
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
Character:
Release Date:19/12/2003
Sikandar Sadak Ka
Character:Mano Bhai
Release Date:01/01/1999
Rock Dancer
Character:Havaldar
Release Date:03/11/1995
Janam Kundli
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Release Date:12/05/1995
Ikke Pe Ikka
Character:
Release Date:10/10/1994
First Love Letter
Character:Sher Singh
Release Date:13/09/1991
Kaaranama
Character:
Release Date:09/11/1990
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
Character:Gulfam
Release Date:05/01/1990
Raahee
Character:
Release Date:29/05/1987
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
Character:Das
Release Date:02/01/1987
Raat Ke Andhere Mein
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1987
Teesra Kinara
Character:
Release Date:08/08/1986
Zindagani
Character:Mantu
Release Date:03/07/1986
Dilwaala
Character:Mr. Narayan
Release Date:07/02/1986
Maqaar
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1986
Bepanaah
Character:Dasbihari Brahmachari
Release Date:06/09/1985
Phir Aayee Barsat
Character:Vinod
Release Date:10/07/1985
Mujhe kasam hai
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1985
Hum Do Hamare Do
Character:
Release Date:20/07/1984
Jaag Utha Insan
Character:Ladhu Gopal
Release Date:06/07/1984
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1984
Shapath
Character:Bar waiter
Release Date:01/01/1984
Kalakaar
Character:Ravi's neighbour
Release Date:09/12/1983
Sadma
Character:Paintal
Release Date:08/07/1983
Vidhaata
Character:Muthuswamy
Release Date:03/09/1982
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
Character:Main In-charge of Training Manners
Release Date:26/08/1982
Shriman Shrimati
Character:
Release Date:05/03/1982
Satte Pe Satta
Character:Budh Anand
Release Date:22/01/1982
Saajan Ki Saheli
Character:Saawan Kumar
Release Date:30/01/1981
Ghamandee
Character:Rakesh
Release Date:30/01/1981
Dostana
Character:Eve-Teaser
Release Date:17/10/1980
The Burning Train
Character:Passenger in toilet
Release Date:20/03/1980
Gunahgaar
Character:Rakesh
Release Date:01/01/1980
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Character:Bhaskar
Release Date:26/07/1979
College Girl
Character:
Release Date:24/08/1978
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Character:Vishal's friend
Release Date:28/07/1978
Muqaddar
Character:Jimmy
Release Date:31/05/1978
Tumhari Kasam
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1978
Charandas
Character:Pinto
Release Date:21/10/1977
Chandi Sona
Character:Bunny
Release Date:25/03/1977
Jay Vejay
Character:
Release Date:24/01/1977
Saal Solvan Chadya
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1977
Saheb Bahadur
Character:Madhav
Release Date:01/01/1977
Laila-Majnu
Character:Jafran
Release Date:11/11/1976
Balika Badhu
Character:Shambhu
Release Date:20/08/1976
Maa
Character:Vijay's Employee
Release Date:02/08/1976
Jaaneman
Character:Mithu
Release Date:30/07/1976
Deewaangee
Character:Bill
Release Date:09/06/1976
Anari
Character:Harish
Release Date:04/02/1975
Saazish
Character:Pinto
Release Date:01/01/1975
Rafoo Chakkar
Character:Salim
Release Date:01/01/1975
Roti
Character:
Release Date:11/10/1974
Manoranjan
Character:
Release Date:11/01/1974
Faslah
Character:Paintal
Release Date:01/01/1974
Us-Paar
Character:Pancham
Release Date:01/01/1974
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Character:Champak Bhumia
Release Date:01/01/1973
Heera Panna
Character:Kamal
Release Date:01/01/1973
Jangal Mein Mangal
Character:Totaram (as Paintal)
Release Date:27/12/1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
Character:Film Kumar
Release Date:22/11/1972
Parichay
Character:Panditji (Astrologer)
Release Date:18/10/1972
Jawani Diwani
Character:Rattan
Release Date:14/07/1972
Bawarchi
Character:Guruji
Release Date:07/04/1972
Piya Ka Ghar
Character:Arun
Release Date:23/02/1972
Yaar Mere
Character:Pascal
Release Date:20/01/1972
Chori Chori
Character:Cinema Spectator
Release Date:01/01/1972
Lal Patthar
Character:
Release Date:31/12/1971
Mere Apne
Character:Bansi
Release Date:10/09/1971
Television Appearances
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