Acting
Kanwarjeet Paintal
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
Kahani Rubberband Ki
Film · 2022
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Film · 2022
Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey
Series · 2022
Piyaa Albela
Series · 2017
30 Minutes
Film · 2016
The Kapil Sharma Show
Series · 2016
Kaalo
Film · 2010
Amber Dhara
Series · 2007
Chakachak
Film · 2005
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
Film · 2003
Sikandar Sadak Ka
Film · 1999
C.I.D.
Series · 1998
Rock Dancer
Film · 1995
Janam Kundli
Film · 1995
Ikke Pe Ikka
Film · 1994
First Love Letter
Film · 1991
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
Film · 1990
Kaaranama
Film · 1990
Jaaydaad
Film · 1989
Mahabharat
Series · 1988
Raahee
Film · 1987
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
Film · 1987
Raat Ke Andhere Mein
Film · 1987
Maqaar
Film · 1986
Teesra Kinara
Film · 1986
Zindagani
Film · 1986
Dilwaala
Film · 1986
Phir Aayee Barsat
Film · 1985
Bepanaah
Film · 1985
Mujhe kasam hai
Film · 1985
Hum Do Hamare Do
Film · 1984
Jaag Utha Insan
Film · 1984
Shapath
Film · 1984
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
Film · 1984
Kalakaar
Film · 1983
Sadma
Film · 1983
Satte Pe Satta
Film · 1982
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
Film · 1982
Shriman Shrimati
Film · 1982
Vidhaata
Film · 1982
Ghamandee
Film · 1981
Saajan Ki Saheli
Film · 1980
Gunahgaar
Film · 1980
The Burning Train
Film · 1980
Dostana
Film · 1980
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Film · 1979
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Film · 1978
Muqaddar
Film · 1978
College Girl
Film · 1978
Tumhari Kasam
Film · 1978
Charandas
Film · 1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Film · 1977
Chandi Sona
Film · 1977
Saal Solvan Chadya
Film · 1977
Saheb Bahadur
Film · 1977
Jay Vejay
Film · 1977
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
Film · 1977
Balika Badhu
Film · 1976
Deewaangee
Film · 1976
Laila-Majnu
Film · 1976
Maa
Film · 1976
Jaaneman
Film · 1976
Saazish
Film · 1975
Anari
Film · 1975
Rafoo Chakkar
Film · 1975
Us-Paar
Film · 1974
Faslah
Film · 1974
Manoranjan
Film · 1974
Roti
Film · 1974
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Film · 1973
Heera Panna
Film · 1973
Bawarchi
Film · 1972
Parichay
Film · 1972
Jawani Diwani
Film · 1972
Piya Ka Ghar
Film · 1972
Yaar Mera
Film · 1972
Jangal Mein Mangal
Film · 1972
Chori Chori
Film · 1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
Film · 1972
Lal Patthar
Film · 1971
Mere Apne
Film · 1971
Rakhi Rakhi
Film · 1969
The Epitaph
Film · 1969
Cycle of Life
Film