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 126
Movies 122
TV Shows 4
self 1
Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey (2022)
30 Minutes (2016)
Kaalo (2010)
Bhram: An Illusion (2008)
Amber Dhara (2007)
Sikandar Sadak Ka (1999)
Hatyara (1998)
Jodidar (1997)
Kaalia (1997)
Rock Dancer (1995)
Amaanat (1994)
Pehchaan (1993)
First Love Letter (1991)
Qurbani Rang Layegi (1991)
Thanedaar (1990)
The Unusual Hospital (1989)
Akhri Muqabla (1989)
Mahabharat (1988)
Sagar Sangam (1988)
Raahee (1987)
Anubhav (1986)
Zindagani (1986)
Kirayadar (1986)
Adhikar (1986)
Dilwaala (1986)
Maqaar (1986)
Paisa Yeh Paisa (1985)
Bepanaah (1985)
Wafadaar (1985)
Kaala Sooraj (1985)
Jaag Utha Insan (1984)
Tarkeeb (1984)
Shapath (1984)
Kalakaar (1983)
Sadma (1983)
Vidhaata (1982)
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982)
Teri Kasam (1982)
Satte Pe Satta (1982)
Shakka (1981)
Daasi (1981)
Saajan Ki Saheli (1981)
Ghamandee (1981)
Dostana (1980)
Oh Bewafaa (1980)
Saboot (1980)
Sitara (1980)
The Burning Train (1980)
Gunahgaar (1980)
Jaan-E-Bahaar (1979)
College Girl (1978)
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
Naya Daur (1978)
Muqaddar (1978)
Aahuti (1978)
Laila-Majnu (1976)
Udhar Ka Sindur (1976)
Balika Badhu (1976)
Maa (1976)
Jaaneman (1976)
Bairaag (1976)
Anari (1975)
Apne Rang Hazaar (1975)
Manoranjan (1974)
Faslah (1974)
Us-Paar (1974)
Anhonee (1973)
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)
Parichay (1972)
Shaadi Ke Baad (1972)
Bawarchi (1972)
Yaar Mere (1972)
Chori Chori (1972)
Lal Patthar (1971)
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1947-08-08 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceTarn Taran district, India
SiblingsGufi Paintal
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asपेंटल
AwardsFilmfare Awards
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