Jun 5, 2023
By: Rahul VermaGufi Paintal was born on October 4, 1944, in Tarn Taran, Punjab, India.
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He was trained as an engineer, but eventually pursued a career in acting.
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Gufi Paintal made his Bollywood debut in the 1975 film “Rafoo Chakkar”.
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He is best known for his role as Shakuni Mama in the 1988 television series "Mahabharat".
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He has also appeared in a number of other popular films and television shows, including "Khichdi", "Office Office", and "Sasural Genda Phool".
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Gufi Paintal was a recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 2012.
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He was married to Shobha Paintal and they had two children, a son and a daughter.
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Gufi Paintal was a versatile actor who could play a wide range of roles, from comic to villainous.
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He will be remembered as one of the most popular and talented actors of his generation.
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