Biography
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
all 83
Movies 79
TV Shows 4
self 1
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Kahani Rubberband Ki (2022)
Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey (2022)
30 Minutes (2016)
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Kaalo (2010)
Amber Dhara (2007)
Meri Pratigya (2002)
Sikandar Sadak Ka (1999)
Mohabbat Ki Aag (1997)
Janam Kundli (1995)
First Love Letter (1991)
Kaaranama (1990)
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban (1990)
Pyasi Nigahen (1990)
The Unusual Hospital (1989)
Mahabharat (1988)
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)
Hum Do Hamare Do (1984)
Jaag Utha Insan (1984)
Tarkeeb (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)
Be-Shaque (1981)
Ghamandee (1981)
Saajan Ki Saheli (1981)
Chhuppa Chhuppi (1981)
Dostana (1980)
Sitara (1980)
The Burning Train (1980)
Gunahgaar (1980)
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
Jaan-E-Bahaar (1979)
College Girl (1978)
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
Muqaddar (1978)
Adventures of Aladdin (1978)
Tumhari Kasam (1978)
Charandas (1977)
Chandi Sona (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)
Rafoo Chakkar (1975)
Saazish (1975)
Manoranjan (1974)
Us-Paar (1974)
Faslah (1974)
Heera Panna (1973)
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)
Parichay (1972)
Jawani Diwani (1972)
Shaadi Ke Baad (1972)
Bawarchi (1972)
Piya Ka Ghar (1972)
Yaar Mere (1972)
Chori Chori (1972)
Lal Patthar (1971)
Mere Apne (1971)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1947-08-08 (76 years old)
Birth PlaceTarn Taran district, India
SiblingsGufi Paintal
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asपेंटल
AwardsFilmfare Awards
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