Kanwarjeet Paintal

Born: 1947-08-08

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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Parichay

as Panditji (Astrologer)
Released: 1972-10-18

An unemployed young man (Jeetendra) takes a job to tutor unruly grandkids of Rai Sahab (Pran)...

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Dostana

as Eve-Teaser
Released: 1980-10-17

Two close friends decide to enter law enforcement – one a police officer, the other a lawyer –...

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Satte Pe Satta

as Budh Anand
Released: 1982-01-22

After the passing away of their parents, Ravi Anand, the eldest of seven brothers, takes it upon...

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Laila-Majnu

as Jafran
Released: 1976-11-11

Kaish Amari comes from a wealthy arab family. At the tender age of six he is sent to school and...

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Heera Panna

as Kamal
Released: 1973-01-01

Heera has two passions in his life, namely his love for Reema, an air-hostess, and photography....

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Bawarchi

as Guruji
Released: 1972-04-07

Desperate for a cook, the disgruntled Sharmas are relieved when a multi-talented man, Raghu,...

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Manoranjan

as uncredited
Released: 1974-01-11

Havaldar Ratan is a rookie at the local police station, and is assigned duty on foot patrol on...

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Insaniyat Ke Dushman

as Das
Released: 1987-01-02

Jagmohan, a prominent businessman with underworld dealings, approaches renowned advocate Kailash...

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Jangal Mein Mangal

as Totaram (as Paintal)
Released: 1972-12-27

Biology professor and her students, including a convent nun go on a field trip, and stay at a...

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Dilwaala

as Mr. Narayan
Released: 1986-02-07

Ravi Kumar is the younger brother of Judge Soumitra Devi and Mohan Kumar. He and his sister have...

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Vidhaata

as Muthuswamy
Released: 1982-09-03

When a Police inspector is killed by a band of thugs, his grieving father Samsher Singh seeks...

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Mere Apne

as Bansi
Released: 1971-09-10

Old woman Anandi moves to the city with her relatives and finds out their material side. She...

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Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar

as Champak Bhumia
Released: 1973-01-01

Sunil Mehta is a businessman married to a pretty and loving wife, Geeta. Sunil's only problem...

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The Burning Train

as Passenger in toilet
Released: 1980-03-20

The plot revolves around a train named Super Express that catches fire on its inaugural run from...

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Janam Kundli

as uncredited
Released: 1995-05-12

Film about a wealthy, religious man and his daughter who was talked into marrying another...

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Saajan Ki Saheli

as Saawan Kumar
Released: 1981-01-30

Young and attractive Kunti has fallen in love with a young man by the name of Anil, and both...

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Kaalo

as Pandit Ram Srivastav
Released: 2010-12-17

The passengers of a bus are stranded by a flat tire and they face the horror of a...

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Sadma

as Paintal
Released: 1983-07-08

A head injury causes a woman to regress to childhood. Lost and confused, she is eventually...

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Phir Aayee Barsat

as Vinod
Released: 1985-07-10

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Kaaranama

as uncredited
Released: 1990-11-09

Suraj who is a private horse trainer whose best friend in the whole world is his wonder horse....

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Anari

as Harish
Released: 1975-02-04

A young couple struggle with poverty, but a job opportunity which cancels their financial woes...

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Rock Dancer

as Havaldar
Released: 1995-11-03

Jaya is a dancer who wants to build a charitable hospital for the poor, but when her show takes...

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Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

as Bhaskar
Released: 1979-07-26

A student in a prestigious college, Vishal Khanna believes he lives a wealthy lifestyle along...

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Balika Badhu

as Shambhu
Released: 1976-08-20

In a village circa the British rule in India, lives a young school-going male named Amal, who is...

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Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

as Vishal's friend
Released: 1978-07-28

Film starring Rishi Kapoor, Moushumi Chatterjee and Ashok Kumar

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Raahee

as uncredited
Released: 1987-05-29

A pregnant woman is abandoned by her truck-driver lover.

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Rafoo Chakkar

as Salim
Released: 1975-01-01

After witnessing a murder, musicians Dev (Rishi Kapoor) and Salim (Paintal) dress as women and...

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Chori Chori

as Cinema Spectator
Released: 1972-01-01

Made in 1972

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First Love Letter

as Sher Singh
Released: 1991-09-13

An old-fashioned man well-established in the caste system is shocked to learn that his daughter...

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Saazish

as uncredited
Released: 1975-01-01

Bond-like adventure has a glamorous beauty queen falling for a racecar driver while visiting...

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Jaaneman

as Mithu
Released: 1976-07-30

When Shanto comes to Bombay in search of her sister she meets and falls in love with the taxi...

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Bepanaah

as Dasbihari Brahmachari
Released: 1985-09-06

Drama - In this crime story, lawyer Bhavna (Rati Agnihotri) and her ex-lover, police officer...

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Gomti Ke Kinare

as Film Kumar
Released: 1972-11-22

After his father's death, young Sameer runs away to search for his mother and is adopted by the...

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Hum Do Hamare Do

as uncredited
Released: 1984-07-20

From their first coincidental meeting, Anil and Arti seem made for each other. When their paths...

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Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

as uncredited
Released: 2022-11-29

A very spellbinding story about the reel and real life of great old thespian Kanhaiyalal and his...

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Ghamandee

as Rakesh
Released: 1981-01-30

Poor Kamlesh Loves rich and haughty Seema, but she hates him. Seema meets Prince Rakesh which...

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Chandi Sona

as Bunny
Released: 1977-03-25

A group of people of Indian origin live on an Island which contains a tomb of Shahenshah Chandi...

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Maqaar

as uncredited
Released: 1986-01-01

A man has uncanny resemblances to a thief who passed away in an accident two years back and his...

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Shapath

as Bar waiter
Released: 1984-01-01

The Commissioner of Police is impressed with the diligence and bravery by one of his officers...

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Raat Ke Andhere Mein

as uncredited
Released: 1987-01-01

A group of vagabonds happen to loot a man of ethics and on their way to their hideout take...

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Saheb Bahadur

as Madhav
Released: 1977-01-01

In a small town, situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare...

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Kalakaar

as Ravi's neighbour
Released: 1983-12-09

Poor and orphan Ravi Kumar is gifted with good singing attributes. He meets wealthy Radha Khanna...

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Maa

as Vijay's Employee
Released: 1976-08-02

Vijay lives with his mother in a palatial house deep in the jungles in South India where he...

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Piya Ka Ghar

as Arun
Released: 1972-02-23

A woman from a rural family enters into an arranged marriage with a man from the city. While she...

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Jawani Diwani

as Rattan
Released: 1972-07-14

Madhu marries Ravi Anand, the son of a mere employee in her Thakur brother's household, and this...

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Jaag Utha Insan

as Ladhu Gopal
Released: 1984-07-06

Sandhya is a renowned Brahmin dancer and is in love with Hari, who belongs to the Dalit...

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Lal Patthar

as uncredited
Released: 1971-12-31

Raja Kumar Bahadur alias Gyan Shankar Rai has been a total abstainer all his life, never...

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Yaar Mere

as Pascal
Released: 1972-01-20

A series of unfortunate events cause a recent migrant into Bombay to turn to a life of crime.

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Charandas

as Pinto
Released: 1977-10-21

The entire plot is woven around Indian family values, enterprise and meteoric rise in business.

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Kahani Rubberband Ki

as Judge
Released: 2022-10-14

Kahani Rubberband Ki is an upcoming Hindi-language feature film produced and directed by Sarika...

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College Girl

as uncredited
Released: 1978-08-24

The story is about a college girl who is cheated and raped by her lover. She files a case...

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Sikandar Sadak Ka

as Mano Bhai
Released: 1999-01-01

Sikandar is union leader of workers in a factory which is owned by Chawla a corrupt criminal...

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30 Minutes

as Shashanks father
Released: 2016-12-09

30 MINUTES is a Physiological thriller and it explains the value of time. The story revolves...

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Gunahgaar

as Rakesh
Released: 1980-01-01

Police inspector Madan Singh is married to Sushma, whose brother Arun is a violent leader of...

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Shriman Shrimati

as uncredited
Released: 1982-03-05

A rich and wealthy couple, Shankarlal and Parvati are appalled at the problems of the world,...

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Jay Vejay

as uncredited
Released: 1977-01-24

When the rulers of Malwa, Pushpapuri and Paanchal find out that their respective kingdoms are...

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Pyar Ke Naam Qurban

as Gulfam
Released: 1990-01-05

A motor mechanic, Billo Chaudhary, creates waves in the local community when he dares to play...

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Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon

as Main In-charge of Training Manners
Released: 1982-08-26

Anjali lives in a hostel and always waits for her mother Kamini to come take her during holidays...

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Tumhari Kasam

as uncredited
Released: 1978-01-01

Vidya (Moushumi Chatterjee) and Raja (Raju Shrestha) live in poverty. They get separated due to...

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Zindagani

as Mantu
Released: 1986-07-03

Anand is looking to arrest the woman who killed his father, unaware that she's his own mother

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Saal Solvan Chadya

as uncredited
Released: 1977-01-01

Two young lovers are assisted by Reshma, a woman who has loved and lost, and a trio of comical...

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Deewaangee

as Bill
Released: 1976-06-09

Shekhar is a poor orphan who along with his trusted lieutenant Birju runs a garage. Shekhar...

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Muqaddar

as Jimmy
Released: 1978-05-31

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The Kapil Sharma Show

as Self
First aired: 2016-04-23

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Mahabharat

as Shikhandi
First aired: 1988-10-02

A dynastic struggle occurs for the throne of Hastinapur, the kingdom ruled by the Kuru clan,...

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Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey

as Charudutt
First aired: 2022-01-03

Scientist Anubhav is From a middle-class Joint Family While Gungun Is a selectively...

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