Paintal (comedian)
| Paintal | |
|---|---|
 Paintal in 2009 | |
| Born |
Kanwarjit Singh Paintal Tarn Taran |
| Occupation | Actor |
Kanwarjit Paintal, better known as Paintal, born in a Sikh family, started off as an Indian 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 in a village now district 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 Shakuni in Mahabharat (TV Series). His son, Hiten Paintal, is also an actor, who worked in movies such as Dil Maange More (2004) and Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008).[1]
Filmography
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.
Bollywood films
- 30 MINUTES (Hindi Film) (2016)
- Kaalo (2010)
- Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (2009) (Special Appearance)
- Paying Guest (2009)
- Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century (2003)
- Kasam (2001)
- Zulm-O-Sitam (1998)
- Hatyara (1998)
- Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997)
- Megha (1996) (uncredited)
- Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996)
- Rock Dancer (1995)
- Aazmayish (1995)
- Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)
- Amaanat (1994)
- Prem Yog (1994)
- Anokha Premyudh (1994)
- Pehchaan (1993)
- Mehboob Mere Mehboob (1992)
- Prem Deewane (1992)
- Saugandh (1991)
- First Love Letter (1991)
- Qurbani Rang Layegi (1991)
- Thanedaar (1990)
- Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban (1990)
- Aag Ka Gola (1990) (uncredited)
- Pyasi Nigahen (1990)
- Shehzaade (1989) (uncredited)
- Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989)
- Jaaydaad (1989)
- Mitti Aur Sona (1989)
- Akhri Muqabla (1988)
- Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988)
- Paap Ki Duniya (1988)
- Maashuka (1987)
- Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987)
- Anubhav (1986) (1986)
- Teesra Kinara (1986)
- Zindagani (1986)
- Dilwala (1986)
- Adhikar (1986)
- Kirayadar (1986)
- Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986)
- Babu (1985)
- Sur Sangam (1985)
- Bepanaah (1985)
- Wafadaar (1985)
- Mehak (1985)
- Aandhi-Toofan (1985)
- Kali Basti (1985)
- Paisa Yeh Paisa (1985)
- Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985)
- Hum Do Hamare Do (1984)
- Jaag Utha Insaan (1984)
- Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein (1984)
- Maan Maryada (1984)
- Shapath (1984)
- Waqt Ki Pukar (1984)
- Kalaakaar (1983)
- Daulat Ke Dushman (1983) (Special Appearance)
- Sadma (1983)
- Ganga Meri Maa (1983)
- Shubh Kaamna (1983)
- Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982)
- Teri Kasam (1982)
- Satte Pe Satta (1982) – Budh Anand
- Bhagawat (1982)
- Kachche Heere (1982)
- Daasi (1981)
- Kranti (1981)
- Ghamandee (1981)
- Saajan Ki Saheli (1981)
- Waqt Ki Deewar (1981)
- Dostana (1980)
- Oh Bewafa (1980)
- Sitara (1980)
- The Burning Train (1980)
- Khoon Kharaba (1980)
- Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
- Gopal Krishna (1979)
- Jaan-E-Bahaar (1979)
- Jaani Dushman (1979)
- Magroor (1979)
- Adventures of Aladdin (1978)
- Aahuti (1978)
- Aakhri Daku (1978)
- Ankh Ka Tara (1978)
- College Girl (1978)
- Des Pardes (1978)
- Muqaddar (1978)
- Naya Daur (1978)
- Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
- Swarg Narak (1978) – Shambhu
- Tumhari Kasam (1978)
- Abhi To Jee Lein (1977)
- Alibaba Marjinaa (1977)
- Chala Murari Hero Banne
- Chandi Sona (1977)
- Jagriti (1977)
- Jay Vejay (1977)
- Saal Solvan Chadya (1977)
- Saheb Bahadur (1977)
- Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977)
- Udhar Ka Sindur (1976)
- Jaaneman (1976)
- Bairaag (1976)
- Balika Badhu (1976) – Shambhu
- Deewangee (1976)
- Laila Majnu (1976)
- Maa (1976)
- Anokha (1975) – Raja
- Apne Rang hazaar (1975)
- Jaggu (1975)
- Mazaaq (1975)
- Rafoo Chakkar (1975) – Salma
- Roti (1974) – Headmaster
- Call Girl (1974)
- Dil Diwana (1974)
- Dulhan (1974)
- Faslah (1974)
- Khote Sikkay (1973)
- Kora Badan (1974)
- Manoranjan (1974)
- Us-Paar (1974)
- Zehreela Insaan (1974)
- Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973) – Champak Boomia
- Heera Panna (1973) – Kamal
- Jangal Mein Mangal (1972) – Totaram
- Parichay (1972) – Panditji (Astrologer)
- Piya Ka Ghar (1972) – Arun
- Bawarchi (1972) – Guruji
- Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)
- Jawani Diwani (1972) – Rattan
- Shaadi Ke Baad (1972)
- Tangewala (1972)
- Pyar Ki Kahani (1971)
- Mere Apne (1971)
- Umang (1970)
TV career
- Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara on (Star Plus) (2012) Guptaji
- Amber Dhara on Sony TV (September 2007 – April 2008) – Mahendra Pratap Dixit
- Ladoo Singh Taxiwala
- Pyar Zindagi Hai on Zee TV (2003)
- Daal Mein Kala on Star Plus (1988)
- Mahabharat on DD National (October 1988 – June 1990) – Shikhandi
- Ssshhhh Koi Hai as Bear
- Jag Huse khud Roye as pappu on DD National Morning telecast
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Bawarchi[2] | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | Won |
| 1978 | Chala Murari Hero Banne | Won |
References
- ↑ "Sibling revelry". Retrieved 12 November 2006.
- ↑ "Paintal: Awards". Retrieved 12 November 2006.