Kanwarjeet Paintal
Known for: Acting
Born: August 8, 1947
Place of birth: Tarn Taran
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)
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Filmography
78 movies · 6 TV shows, newest first
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Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
7.0
Kahani Rubberband Ki
2022
NR
Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey
2022
6.0
Piyaa Albela
2017
6.5
30 Minutes
2016
7.0
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
4.8
Kaalo
2010NR
Amber Dhara
2007NR
Chakachak
2005
4.4
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
10.0
Sikandar Sadak Ka
1999
5.7
C.I.D.
1998
10.0
Rock Dancer
1995
5.3
Janam Kundli
1995
3.7
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
7.0
First Love Letter
1991
9.5
Kaaranama
1990
6.6
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
1990
4.8
Jaaydaad
1989
7.3
Mahabharat
1988
8.0
Raahee
1987
9.0
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
1987
8.0
Raat Ke Andhere Mein
198710.0
Teesra Kinara
1986
7.0
Zindagani
1986
9.3
Dilwaala
1986
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Maqaar
1986
8.3
Bepanaah
1985
10.0
Phir Aayee Barsat
19859.0
Mujhe kasam hai
1985
9.0
Hum Do Hamare Do
1984
9.0
Jaag Utha Insan
19849.0
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
1984
10.0
Shapath
1984
9.0
Kalakaar
1983
7.2
Sadma
1983
7.6
Vidhaata
1982
8.0
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
1982
6.6
Shriman Shrimati
1982
6.6
Satte Pe Satta
1982
6.2
Saajan Ki Saheli
1981
10.0
Ghamandee
1981
6.0
Dostana
1980
6.6
The Burning Train
1980
9.0
Gunahgaar
1980
7.0
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
7.5
College Girl
1978
6.5
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
8.0
Muqaddar
1978
7.5
Tumhari Kasam
1978
10.0
Charandas
1977
9.0
Chandi Sona
1977
4.7
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
1977
8.0
Jay Vejay
1977
9.0
Saal Solvan Chadya
19779.0
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
7.0
Saheb Bahadur
1977
4.0
Laila-Majnu
1976
8.3
Balika Badhu
1976
9.0
Maa
1976
6.5
Jaaneman
1976
7.0
Deewaangee
1976
10.0
Anari
1975
10.0
Saazish
1975
6.7
Rafoo Chakkar
1975
6.3
Roti
1974
5.0
Manoranjan
1974
9.0
Faslah
19749.0
Us-Paar
1974
7.0
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
4.8
Heera Panna
1973
7.5
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
9.0
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
7.0
Parichay
1972
5.8
Jawani Diwani
1972
7.1
Bawarchi
1972
7.0
Piya Ka Ghar
1972
6.3
Yaar Mera
1972
NR
Chori Chori
19727.7
Lal Patthar
1971
6.7
Mere Apne
1971NR
Cycle of Life
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Rakhi Rakhi
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