Cast & creator
Kanwarjeet Paintal
Best known for C.I.D., The Kapil Sharma Show, Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey
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)
Also known as: पेंटल
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film credits
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television credits
84
1969–2022 · acting roles
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (84)
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C.I.D.
Ghanshyam
1998
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Sey
Charudutt
2022
Mahabharat
Shikhandi
1988
Piyaa Albela
Kashinath Vyas
2017Amber Dhara
Mahendra Pratap Dixit
2007
Yaar Mera
Pascal
1972
Hum Do Hamare Do
1984
Vidhaata
Muthuswamy
1982
Bawarchi
Guruji
1972
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
Gulfam
1990Lal Patthar
1971Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
Main In-charge of Training Manners
1982
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Vishal's friend
1978
Dostana
Eve-Teaser
1980
Balika Badhu
Shambhu
1976
30 Minutes
Shashanks father
2016
Parichay
Panditji (Astrologer)
1972
The Burning Train
Passenger in toilet
1980
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
Das
1987
Sadma
Paintal
1983
Jay Vejay
1977
Laila-Majnu
Jafran
1976Chakachak
2005
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
Karim
1977
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Champak Bhumia
1973
Satte Pe Satta
Budh Anand
1982
Rock Dancer
Havaldar
1995
Ghamandee
Rakesh
1981
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
1984
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Kahani Rubberband Ki
Judge
2022
Sikandar Sadak Ka
Mano Bhai
1999
Anari
Harish
1975
Deewaangee
Bill
1976
Jaaydaad
1989
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
Heera Panna
Kamal
1973
Raat Ke Andhere Mein
1987
Kaalo
Pandit Ram Srivastav
2010
Dilwaala
Mr. Narayan
1986
College Girl
1978
Charandas
Pinto
1977
Jangal Mein Mangal
Totaram (as Paintal)
1972
Phir Aayee Barsat
Vinod
1985
Gomti Ke Kinare
Film Kumar
1972
Raahee
1987The Epitaph
1969
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977
Maa
Vijay's Employee
1976
Chandi Sona
Bunny
1977
Teesra Kinara
1986
Mere Apne
Bansi
1971
Janam Kundli
1995
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Bhaskar
1979
Maqaar
1986
Manoranjan
1974
Rafoo Chakkar
Salim
1975
Piya Ka Ghar
Arun
1972Rakhi Rakhi
1969Us-Paar
Pancham
1974
Jawani Diwani
Rattan
1972
Roti
1974
First Love Letter
Sher Singh
1991
Jaag Utha Insan
Ladhu Gopal
1984Cycle of Life
Shriman Shrimati
1982
Kaaranama
1990
Zindagani
Mantu
1986
Muqaddar
Jimmy
1978
Saazish
Pinto
1975
Saajan Ki Saheli
Saawan Kumar
1980
Bepanaah
Dasbihari Brahmachari
1985Mujhe kasam hai
1985
Saheb Bahadur
Madhav
1977
Shapath
Bar waiter
1984
Kalakaar
Ravi's neighbour
1983
Faslah
Paintal
1974
Tumhari Kasam
1978
Jaaneman
Mithu
1976
Chori Chori
Cinema Spectator
1972
Gunahgaar
Rakesh
1980