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