
Kanwarjeet Paintal
Acting
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)
TV Shows(5)
Movies(78)

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022

Kahani Rubberband Ki
Judge
2022

30 Minutes
Shashanks father
2016

Kaalo
Pandit Ram Srivastav
2010
Chakachak
2005

Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003

Sikandar Sadak Ka
Mano Bhai
1999

Rock Dancer
Havaldar
1995

Janam Kundli
1995

Ikke Pe Ikka
1994

First Love Letter
Sher Singh
1991

Kaaranama
1990

Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
Gulfam
1990

Jaaydaad
1989

Raahee
1987

Insaniyat Ke Dushman
Das
1987

Raat Ke Andhere Mein
1987
Teesra Kinara
1986

Zindagani
Mantu
1986

Dilwaala
Mr. Narayan
1986

Maqaar
1986

Bepanaah
Dasbihari Brahmachari
1985

Phir Aayee Barsat
Vinod
1985
Mujhe kasam hai
1985

Hum Do Hamare Do
1984

Jaag Utha Insan
Ladhu Gopal
1984

Shapath
Bar waiter
1984
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
1984

Kalakaar
Ravi's neighbour
1983

Sadma
Paintal
1983

Vidhaata
Muthuswamy
1982

Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
Main In-charge of Training Manners
1982

Shriman Shrimati
1982

Satte Pe Satta
Budh Anand
1982

Saajan Ki Saheli
Saawan Kumar
1981

Ghamandee
Rakesh
1981

Dostana
Eve-Teaser
1980

The Burning Train
Passenger in toilet
1980

Gunahgaar
Rakesh
1980

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Bhaskar
1979

College Girl
1978

Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Vishal's friend
1978

Muqaddar
Jimmy
1978

Tumhari Kasam
1978

Charandas
Pinto
1977

Chandi Sona
Bunny
1977

Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
Karim
1977

Jay Vejay
1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977

Saal Solvan Chadya
1977

Saheb Bahadur
Madhav
1977

Laila-Majnu
Jafran
1976

Balika Badhu
Shambhu
1976

Maa
Vijay's Employee
1976

Jaaneman
Mithu
1976

Deewaangee
Bill
1976

Anari
Harish
1975

Saazish
Pinto
1975

Rafoo Chakkar
Salim
1975

Roti
1974

Manoranjan
1974
Us-Paar
Pancham
1974

Faslah
Paintal
1974

Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Champak Bhumia
1973

Heera Panna
Kamal
1973

Jangal Mein Mangal
Totaram (as Paintal)
1972

Gomti Ke Kinare
Film Kumar
1972

Parichay
Panditji (Astrologer)
1972

Jawani Diwani
Rattan
1972

Bawarchi
Guruji
1972

Piya Ka Ghar
Arun
1972

Yaar Mere
Pascal
1972

Chori Chori
Cinema Spectator
1972
Lal Patthar
1971

Mere Apne
Bansi
1971
Cycle of Life
Rakhi Rakhi
The Epitaph



