Kanwarjeet Paintal
Known for Acting · 84 credits
- Born
- 1947-08-08 (age 78)
- Place of birth
- Tarn Taran
- Also known as
- पेंटल
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)
Known For
TV Shows (6)
Movies (78)
The Burning Train
1980
as Passenger in toilet
Kaalo
2010
as Pandit Ram Srivastav
Dostana
1980
as Eve-Teaser
Balika Badhu
1976
as Shambhu
Satte Pe Satta
1982
as Budh Anand
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
1982
as Main In-charge of Training Manners
Vidhaata
1982
as Muthuswamy
Mere Apne
1971
as Bansi
Bepanaah
1985
as Dasbihari Brahmachari
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
as Vishal's friend
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
1987
as Das
Dilwaala
1986
as Mr. Narayan
Kaaranama
1990
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
as Bhaskar
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
1977
as Karim
Bawarchi
1972
as Guruji
Parichay
1972
as Panditji (Astrologer)
Lal Patthar
1971
Sadma
1983
as Paintal
Piya Ka Ghar
1972
as Arun
Sikandar Sadak Ka
1999
as Mano Bhai
First Love Letter
1991
as Sher Singh
Laila-Majnu
1976
as Jafran
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Kalakaar
1983
as Ravi's neighbour
Saazish
1975
as Pinto
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
1984
Maa
1976
as Vijay's Employee
Charandas
1977
as Pinto
Jawani Diwani
1972
as Rattan
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
as Totaram (as Paintal)
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Film Kumar
Anari
1975
as Harish
Janam Kundli
1995
Raat Ke Andhere Mein
1987
Hum Do Hamare Do
1984
Kahani Rubberband Ki
2022
as Judge
Roti
1974
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
1990
as Gulfam
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Rafoo Chakkar
1975
as Salim
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
as Champak Bhumia
Zindagani
1986
as Mantu
30 Minutes
2016
as Shashanks father
Rock Dancer
1995
as Havaldar
Faslah
1974
as Paintal
Saajan Ki Saheli
1981
as Saawan Kumar
Manoranjan
1974
Muqaddar
1978
as Jimmy
Raahee
1987
Maqaar
1986
Tumhari Kasam
1978
Teesra Kinara
1986
Chandi Sona
1977
as Bunny
College Girl
1978
Yaar Mere
1972
as Pascal
Jay Vejay
1977
Shriman Shrimati
1982
Heera Panna
1973
as Kamal
Saheb Bahadur
1977
as Madhav
Deewaangee
1976
as Bill
Jaaydaad
1989
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977
Jaag Utha Insan
1984
as Ladhu Gopal
Ghamandee
1981
as Rakesh
Shapath
1984
as Bar waiter
Chori Chori
1972
as Cinema Spectator
Gunahgaar
1980
as Rakesh
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
Jaaneman
1976
as Mithu
Us-Paar
1974
as Pancham
Mujhe kasam hai
1985
Chakachak
2005
Phir Aayee Barsat
1985
as Vinod
Rakhi Rakhi
Cycle of Life
The Epitaph
About 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. H… With 84 credits spanning from 1971 to 2022, Kanwarjeet Paintal has appeared in 78 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kanwarjeet Paintal Movies
- The Burning Train (1980) — as Passenger in toilet
- Kaalo (2010) — as Pandit Ram Srivastav
- Dostana (1980) — as Eve-Teaser
- Balika Badhu (1976) — as Shambhu
- Satte Pe Satta (1982) — as Budh Anand
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