Kanwarjeet Paintal
Known for: Acting
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
Series
C.I.D.
Ghanshyam
1998
Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Series
Piyaa Albela
Kashinath Vyas
2017
Series
Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey
Charudutt
2022
Series
Mahabharat
Shikhandi
1988
Film
Charandas
Pinto
1977
Amber Dhara
Mahendra Pratap Dixit
2007
Film
Dostana
Eve-Teaser
1980
Film
Deewaangee
Bill
1976
Film
Bawarchi
Guruji
1972
Film
The Burning Train
Passenger in toilet
1980
Film
Satte Pe Satta
Budh Anand
1982
Film
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
Gulfam
1990
Film
Vidhaata
Muthuswamy
1982
Film
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
Das
1987
Film
Sadma
Paintal
1983
Film
Janam Kundli
1995
Film
Mere Apne
Bansi
1971
Chakachak
2005
Film
Balika Badhu
Shambhu
1976
Film
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
Karim
1977
Film
Laila-Majnu
Jafran
1976
Film
Kaalo
Pandit Ram Srivastav
2010
Film
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Film
Anari
Harish
1975
Film
Kahani Rubberband Ki
Judge
2022
Film
Chori Chori
Cinema Spectator
1972
Film
Hum Do Hamare Do
1984
Film
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Champak Bhumia
1973
Film
Yaar Mera
Pascal
1972
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
Film
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Bhaskar
1979
Lal Patthar
1971
Film
Roti
1974
Film
Rafoo Chakkar
Salim
1975
Film
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Vishal's friend
1978
Film
Heera Panna
Kamal
1973
Film
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Film
College Girl
1978
Film
30 Minutes
Shashanks father
2016
Film
Bepanaah
Dasbihari Brahmachari
1985
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
1984
Film
Saheb Bahadur
Madhav
1977
Film
Dilwaala
Mr. Narayan
1986
Film
Saajan Ki Saheli
Saawan Kumar
1981
Film
Phir Aayee Barsat
Vinod
1985
Film
Kalakaar
Ravi's neighbour
1983
Film
Ghamandee
Rakesh
1981
Film
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
Film
Kaaranama
1990
Film
Sikandar Sadak Ka
Mano Bhai
1999
Film
Jay Vejay
1977
Teesra Kinara
1986
Film
Jaaydaad
1989
Film
Jangal Mein Mangal
Totaram (as Paintal)
1972
Film
Manoranjan
1974
Film
Raahee
1987
Film
Maa
Vijay's Employee
1976
Film
Parichay
Panditji (Astrologer)
1972
Film
Gunahgaar
Rakesh
1980
Film
Shriman Shrimati
1982
Film
Saazish
Pinto
1975
Film
Jaag Utha Insan
Ladhu Gopal
1984
Film
First Love Letter
Sher Singh
1991
Film
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977
Film
Chandi Sona
Bunny
1977
The Epitaph
Film
Rock Dancer
Havaldar
1995
Film
Gomti Ke Kinare
Film Kumar
1972
Film
Tumhari Kasam
1978
Film
Muqaddar
Jimmy
1978
Film
Shapath
Bar waiter
1984
Film
Jaaneman
Mithu
1976
Film
Piya Ka Ghar
Arun
1972
Film
Jawani Diwani
Rattan
1972
Film
Zindagani
Mantu
1986
Film
Raat Ke Andhere Mein
1987
Rakhi Rakhi
Film
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
Main In-charge of Training Manners
1982
Us-Paar
Pancham
1974
Film
Faslah
Paintal
1974
Mujhe kasam hai
1985
Cycle of Life
Film
Maqaar
1986