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Kanwarjeet Paintal

ActorBorn August 8, 1947 (77 years)
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)
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • Dudes in the 10th Century
  • Roti
Known For
  • Sadma
  • Satte Pe Satta
  • Bawarchi
  • The Runaways
  • Kahani Rubberband Ki
  • Amaanat
  • Mere Apne
  • Laila Majnu
  • Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey
  • Balika Badhu
  • Thanedaar
  • Manoranjan
  • Lal Patthar
  • Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni
  • Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
  • Anubhav
  • Prem Deewane
  • Khote Sikkay
  • Jeete Hain Shaan Se
  • Pehchaan
  • Shriman Shrimati
  • Bairaag
  • Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
  • Jaag Utha Insan

Filmography

2022
2022
Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey (TV Series) · as Charudutt
2017
2017
Piyaa Albela (TV Series) · as Kashinath Vyas
2016
30 Minutes · as Shashanks Father
2010
Kaalo · as Pandit Ram Srivastav
2010
Vroom · as Dr. Ramanujam
2009
Paying Guests · as Seema's Dad
2008
Bhram: An Illusion · as Kunwer Pratap
2007
2006
Katputtli · as Anju's Father
2003
Dudes in the 10th Century · as 10th Century Scientist
2003
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat (TV Series) · as Professor Bhulbhulaiya
2001
Kasam · as Shankar's Protégé
2001
Ssshhhh... Koi Hai (TV Series) · as Archaeologist
1999
Suraag: The Clue (TV Series) · as Ved Prakash Sharma
1999
Sikandar Sadak Ka · as Mano Bhai
1998
Zulm-O-Sitam · as Manmauji's Neighbour
1998
C.I.D. (TV Series) · as Ghanshyam
1997
Mere Sapno Ki Rani · as Gate-Crasher
1997
Jodidar · as Munna's Friend
1997
Kaalia · as Nandlal Choubey
1997
Mohabbat Ki Aag · as Cast
1996
Namak · as Johnny
1996
Sautela Bhai · as Villager (song 'o Jiyo Jiyo')
1996
Jagannath · as Girja
1996
Megha · as Suraj Bhopali
1996
Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai · as House Servant
1995
Rock Dancer · as Havaldar
1995
1995
Bewafa Sanam · as Ramu
1995
Aazmayish · as Anwar
1994
Ikke Pe Ikka · as Tuli
1994
Amaanat · as Pinto
1994
Prem Yog · as Tapori
1994
Karan · as Hawaldar Hasmukh
1993
Kasam Teri Kasam · as Cast
1993
Baarish · as Gabbu
1993
Pehchaan · as Jyoti Prakash
1993
1992
Ghar Jamai · as Cast
1992
Prem Deewane · as Cast
1991
Rupaye Dus Karod · as Dhakkan
1991
First Love Letter · as Sher Singh
1991
Qurbani Rang Layegi · as Daddu (basanti's Brother)
1991
Saugandh · as Bajrangi - Shiva's Friend
1990
Thanedaar · as Hawaldar Dukhiram
1990
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban · as Gulfam
1989
Aag Ka Gola · as Constable
1989
Shehzaade · as Suraj's Friend
1989
Mitti Aur Sona · as Constable Hukum Singh
1989
1989
Bade Ghar Ki Beti · as Qawwal Singer 'ayee Dauri Dauri Chane Ke Khet Mein'
1989
1989
Conman · as Gota
1989
Akhri Muqabla · as Havaldar
1989
Jaaydaad · as Narayan (chauffeur)
1988
Mahabharat (TV Series) · as Shikhandi
1988
Paap Ki Duniya · as Pritam
1988
Sagar Sangam · as Girdari
1988
1988
Dharam Shatru · as Cast
1987
1987
1987
Jaag Punjabi Shera · as Cameo Appearance In Song
1986
Anubhav · as Ramesh's Co-Worker
1986
Africadalli Sheela · as Murgha Bhuniya, The Animal Lover
1986
1986
Zindagani · as Mantu
1986
Kirayadar · as Advocate Ramniklal B. Parekh
1986
Adhikar · as Cast
1986
Dilwaala · as Mr. Narayan
1985
Awara Baap · as Cast
1985
1985
Vikram Aur Betaal (TV Series) · as Dagdoo
1985
Paisa Yeh Paisa · as Bajrang
1985
Babu · as Rickshaw Driver
1985
Sur Sangam · as Gopal
1985
Bepanaah · as Dasbihari Brahmachari
1985
Kala Suraj · as Abdulbhai Yusufbhai
1985
Aandhi-Toofan · as Balu's Friend
1985
1984
1984
Jaag Utha Insan · as Ladhu Gopal
1984
All Rounder · as Master Gauri
1984
Tarkeeb · as Cast
1984
Shapath · as Bar Waiter
1984
Maan Maryada · as Eunuch
1983
Kalaakaar · as Ravi's Neighbour
1983
Sadma · as Paintal
1983
Ganga Meri Maa · as Allah Rakha
1983
Shubh Kaamna · as Dubey
1982
Vidhaata · as Muthuswamy
1982
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon · as Main In-Charge Of Training Manners
1982
Teri Kasam · as Tony's Friend (drummer)
1982
1982
Satte Pe Satta · as Budh Anand
1981
Raksha · as Goga
1981
Be-Shaque · as Gangu
1981
Shakka · as Inmate #32
1981
Daasi · as Kamal
1981
Kranti · as Bharat's Kranti Group Member
1981
Saajan Ki Saheli · as Saawan Kumar
1981
Ghamandee · as Rakesh
1981
Waqt Ki Deewar · as Peter
1980
Dostana · as Eve-Teaser
1980
Oh Bewafa · as Tangewala
1980
Cobra · as Kalpana's Associate
1980
Sitara · as Birju
1980
The Burning Train · as Passenger In Toilet
1980
Saboot · as Constable Sukhiram
1980
Gunehgaar · as Rakesh
1979
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein · as Bhaskar
1979
Gopal Krishna · as Cast
1979
Jaani Dushman · as Gangelal
1978
Swarg Narak · as Shambhu (shobha's Servant)
1978
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan · as Vishal's Friend
1978
Des Pardes · as Cast
1978
Naya Daur · as Manghu
1978
1978
Aakhri Daku · as Cast
1978
Tere Pyaar Mein · as Aunt
1977
1977
Charandas · as Pinto
1977
Chandi Sona · as Bunny
1977
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba · as Karim
1976
Laila Majnu · as Jafran
1976
Bairaag · as Cast
1976
Balika Badhu · as Shambhu
1976
Maa · as Vijay's Employee
1976
Jaaneman · as Mithu
1975
Chaitali · as Rajat Sharma
1975
Anari · as Harish
1975
The Runaways · as Salim
1975
1975
Apne Rang Hazaar · as Nilamber
1975
Jaggu · as Nandu Khade
1974
Dil Diwana · as Ratan
1974
Roti · as Headmaster
1974
Zehreela Insaan · as Ranjeet
1974
Dulhan · as Mamuji's Son
1974
Khote Sikkay · as Ramu
1974
1974
Us-Paar · as Pancham
1973
Anhonee · as Dr. Tripathi
1973
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar · as Champak Bhumia
1973
Heera Panna · as Kamal
1972
Jangal Mein Mangal · as Totaram (as Paintal)
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare · as Film Kumar
1972
Parichay · as Panditji (astrologer)
1972
Jawani Diwani · as Rattan
1972
Bawarchi · as Guruji
1972
Piya Ka Ghar · as Arun
1972
Tangewala · as Cast
1972
Chori Chori · as Cinema Spectator
1971
1971
Mere Apne · as Bansi

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