Kanwarjeet Paintal
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. 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(3)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal Documentary | 29 Nov 2022 | Actor | Released |
 Kahani Rubberband Ki Comedy | 14 Oct 2022 | Judge | Hit |
 30 Minutes Thriller | 9 Dec 2016 | Shashanks father | Average |
Career Timeline
3 films · Debut 2016
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(2)
Kanwarjeet Paintal – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Kanwarjeet Paintal is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 3 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Kanwarjeet Paintal has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Sarika Sanjot, Boman Irani, Naseeruddin Shah. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Kanwarjeet Paintal has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Documentary, Comedy, Drama, Family, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Kanwarjeet Paintal made their hindi film debut in 2016 with the film 30 Minutes. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
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FAQs about Kanwarjeet Paintal
How many hindi films has Kanwarjeet Paintal acted in?▼
Kanwarjeet Paintal has been part of 3 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Documentary, Comedy, Drama.
What is Kanwarjeet Paintal's most popular hindi film?▼
Kanwarjeet Paintal's notable hindi films include "Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal", "Kahani Rubberband Ki", "30 Minutes". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Kanwarjeet Paintal's role in hindi cinema?▼
Kanwarjeet Paintal works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 ...
When did Kanwarjeet Paintal debut in bollywood?▼
Kanwarjeet Paintal made their bollywood debut in 2016 with the film "30 Minutes".
What genres has Kanwarjeet Paintal worked in?▼
Kanwarjeet Paintal has worked in Documentary (1 film), Comedy (1 film), Drama (1 film), Family (1 film), Thriller (1 film) in their hindi film career.