Paintal (comedian)

Kanwarjit Paintal, better known as Paintal, 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.Paintal learnt acting at the Film and Television Institute of India and now in 2008 is the Head of the Acting Department for FTII. He came to Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1969.His son Hiten Paintal is also an actor, currently working in a YashRaj Film "Bachna Ae Haseeno". [cite web
url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k3/siblings.htm
title=Sibling revelry
accessdate=2006-11-12] .

Filmography

Some of Paintal's notable roles included Rattan in Jawani Diwani (1972), 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), 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 wasn't very successful, though.

In Mahabharat (TV series), he played Shikhandi and Sudama.

Bollywood films

* Fun2shh... 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)
* 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)
* Kalka (1983)
* Lal Chunariyaa (1983), Special appearance
* Sadma (1983)
* Shubh Kaamna (1983)
* Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982)
* Teri Kasam (1982)
* Satte Pe Satta (1982)
* Baghavat (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)
* 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)
* Deewangee (1976)
* Laila Majnu (1976)
* Maa (1976)
* Anokha (1975)
* Apne Rang Pajaar (1975)
* Jaggu (1975)
* Mazaaq (1975)
* Rafoo Chakkar (1975)
* Roti (1974)
* Call Girl (1974)
* Dil Diwana (1974)
* Dulhan (1974)
* Faslah (1974)
* Khotte Sikkay (1974)
* Kora Badan (1974)
* Manoranjan (1974)
* Us-Paar (1974)
* Zehreela Insaan (1974)
* Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
* Heera Panna (1973)
* Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
* Parichay (1972) .... Panditji (Astrologer)
* Piya Ka Ghar (1972)
* Bawarchi (1972)
* Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)
* Jawani Diwani (1972)
* Shaadi Ke Baad (1972)
* Tangewala (1972)
* Pyar Ki Kahani (1971)
* Mere Apne (1971)
* Umang (1970)

Television

* Ladoo Singh Taxiwala
* Pyar Zindagi Hai
* Mahabharat (TV series) (1988)
* Amber Dhara

Awards and nominations

Sourced from IndiaFM.com [cite web
url=http://www.indiafm.com/celebrities/awards/9956/index.html
title=Paintal: Awards
accessdate=2006-11-12]
* Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (1977): Nominated for "Chala Murari Hero Banane"
* Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (1972): Nominated for "Bawarchi"

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