ISSN : 2393-073X; ijdmsr.editor@gmail.com; Home; About Us; Call For Paper; Paper Submission; Editorial Board; Issue. Gufi Paintal on Mahabharat: People loved to hate me because of my character Gufi Paintal, who played Shakuni Mama in Mahabharat, said he was cast by the makers after watching his performance in the show Bahadur Shah Zafar. His brother Kanwarjit Paintal and his nephew Hiten Paintal are also actors. Uncle of Bollywood actor Hiten Paintal. Gufi Paintal belongs to a Sikh Family. Mahabharata was aired on Doordarshan Channel (DD National) during 1988. Gufi Paintal Indian actor who appeared in some notable Bollywood movies in 1980s, as well as television serials and plays. He was born in a Sikh Family. He also played leading roles in television serials and plays. Jagdarshan is married to Dolly Samra (Sister of Parkash Deol, Dharmendra's wife).Mitasha is now settled in Surrey, British Columbia Canada . Bollywood actor Gufi Paintal's brother. He was born near Amritsar in Punjab in a Sikh Family. On the other hand, Mukesh Khanna had earlier said that his co-star Gufi Paintal informed him about the possible invitation from The Kapil Sharma’s Show after … Gufi Paintal, is an Indian actor who appeared in some notable Bollywood movies in 1980s, as well as television serials and plays. His younger brother Kanwarjit Paintal and his nephew Hiten Paintal are also actors. His most recent work is under the Indian Film Industrys preeminent Production House Yash Raj Films. Gufi Paintal is an Indian actor, director and casting director. Shakuni was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Gufi Paintal is an Indian actor who appeared in some notable Bollywood movies in 1980s, as well as television serials and plays. Father of Bollywood actor Hiten Paintal. ... and initially aspired to be an engineer. In tonight's episode of BR Chopra's Mahabharat, Shakuni (Gufi Paintal) wonders how to send Bhima, Arjun, Nakul, Sahadev and Kunti to Lakshagriha along with Yudishthir (Gajendra Chauhan), as he heads to the Varnavat event.He knows that he has a golden opportunity to remove all of them from Duryodhan's (Puneet Issar) path in one go. In today's episode of BR Chopra's Mahabharat, Shakuni (Gufi Paintal) hatches a plan to kill all the five Pandava brothers. It… Thereafter, Paintal got transferred to Tata Engineering & Locomotive branch in Bombay. He was born in a Sikh Family. Actor Gufi Paintal, who played the iconic character of Shakuni Mama in Mahabharat talks about his journey in the show. At that time, his brother, Kanwarjit, had already settled in the entertainment industry.With the help of his brother, Gufi too entered the industry as an assistant director. He has a younger brother, Kanwarjit Paintal, who is an actor and comedian. Facts about Shakuni’s character. Avers Gufi, "Though I am four years elder to Paintal, I am four years younger to him in the entertainment industry (laughs). His brother Kanwarjit Paintal and his nephew Hiten Paintal are also actors. Contents. Son is actor Harry Paintal. Daughter Mitasha Paintal married Vik Samra. His brother Kanwarjit Paintal and his nephew Hiten Paintal are also actors. The years go by, and Samir keeps in touch with his family regularly. I got a call from Gufi Paintal, who asked me if I was interested in the role. Gufi Paintal, is an Indian actor who appeared in some notable Bollywood movies in 1980s, as well as television serials and plays. Shakuni had two sons – Uluka and Vrikasura. He came to Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1969. Nazneen(Kunti) changed her religion from Islam to Hinduism. In his youth, Paintal also served in the military for a brief period. In his childhood, he lived with his family members in Delhi. Gufi Paintal is a Bollywood actor who acted in some famous movies in 1980s. 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