Biography
Some of Paintal's notable roles included Rattan in Jawani Diwani (1972), Salma in Rafoo Chakkar (1975), Guruji in Bawarchi (1972), Arun in Piya Ka Ghar (1972), Panditji (Astrologer) in Parichay (1972), Totaram in Jangal Mein Mangal (1972), Kamal in Heera Panna (1973), Headmaster in Roti (1974), Ramu in Khote Sikkay (1973), and Budh Anand in Satte Pe Satta (1982). One of his most notable roles was as Champak Boomia in Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973). The film became very successful for the character 'Champak Bhumia' played by him. From playing comic roles, Paintal has moved on to play serious character roles, most recent of which is in the television drama Pyar Ka Dard Hain Kuch Meetha Meetha.
Career & Achievements
Kanwarjit Paintal , 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)
Awards (2)
- Filmfare Awards— Best Comic RoleforChala Murari Hero Banne
- Filmfare Awards— Best Comic RoleforBawarchi
Filmography (280)
Television
C.I.D
1998
Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki
2016
Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara
2012
Mahabharat
1988
Vikram Aur Betaal
1985
Ssshhhh...Koi Hai
2001
Piyaa Albela
2017
Pyar Zindagi Hai
2003
Aap Ke Deewane Hain
2003
Daal Mein Kala
1998
Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman
2016
Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double
2017
Zindagi Milke Bitayenge
1997
Idhar Udhar
1985
Amber Dhara
2007
Meri Doli Tere Angana
2007
Ladoo Singh Taxiwala
1976
NatKhat
1994
Pancham
2004
Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey
2022
Dal Mein Kala Hain
1998
Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Say
2022
