Kanwarjeet Paintal
Acting
Born August 8, 1947 · 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)
Films (74)
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Kahani Rubberband Ki
2022
30 Minutes
2016
Kaalo
2010
Chakachak
2005
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Sikandar Sadak Ka
1999
Rock Dancer
1995
Janam Kundli
1995
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
First Love Letter
1991
Kaaranama
1990
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
1990
Raahee
1987
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
1987
Raat Ke Andhere Mein
1987
Teesra Kinara
1986
Zindagani
1986
Dilwaala
1986
Maqaar
1986
Bepanaah
1985
Phir Aayee Barsat
1985
Mujhe kasam hai
1985
Hum Do Hamare Do
1984
Jaag Utha Insan
1984
Shapath
1984
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
1984
Kalakaar
1983
Sadma
1983
Vidhaata
1982
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
1982
Shriman Shrimati
1982
Satte Pe Satta
1982
Saajan Ki Saheli
1981
Ghamandee
1981
Dostana
1980
The Burning Train
1980
Gunahgaar
1980
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
College Girl
1978
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
Muqaddar
1978
Tumhari Kasam
1978
Charandas
1977
Chandi Sona
1977
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
1977
Jay Vejay
1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977
Saheb Bahadur
1977
Laila-Majnu
1976
Balika Badhu
1976
Maa
1976
Jaaneman
1976
Deewaangee
1976
Anari
1975
Saazish
1975
Rafoo Chakkar
1975
Roti
1974
Manoranjan
1974
Us-Paar
1974
Faslah
1974
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
Heera Panna
1973
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
Parichay
1972
Jawani Diwani
1972
Bawarchi
1972
Piya Ka Ghar
1972
Yaar Mere
1972
Chori Chori
1972
Lal Patthar
1971
Mere Apne
1971