Gufi Paintal

Gufi Paintal passed away on June 5, his Mahabharat co-actor Puneet Issar recalls how the association lasted even after the show ended.

Gufi Paintal, best known for his portrayal of Shakuni mama in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, passed away yesterday at 79.

Another major loss in the entertainment industry as noted actor Gufi Paintal passed away early this morning. Known for his role as Shakuni Mama in Mahabharat, Gufi Paintal was suffering from health issues and passed away in the presence of his family.

ETimes spoke to the film’s director Hitesh Bhatia about his memories of working with Indian Television’s Shakuni Mama.

Gufi Paintal's demise has left his colleagues shattered. Mahabharat's director Ravi Chopra and Nitish Bharadwaj, who played Lord Krishna, remembered the late actor in a chat with ETimes TV.

Mukesh Khanna remembers his late friend and 'Mahabharat' co-star Gufi Paintal as he mourns his sudden demise.

Gufi Paital, who was best remembered for his role of Shakuni Mama from Mahabharat passed away today (June 5). His co-star from the mythological saga, Mukesh Khanna in an exclusive conversation with ETimes TV recalls the time he spent with the legendary actor.

April 10 was a busy day at the International Children’s Film Festival being held in the city, as some of the kids' favourite actors such as Sudeepa Singh, Siddharth Nigam, Dev Joshi and Gufi Paintal came for the event.

Charrul Malik recalls the time when she co-hosted a political-cum-entertainment show with veteran actor Gufi Paintal, who passed away on June 5.

Mahabharat actor Gufi Paintal, who is known for his role of Shakuni Mama has been admitted to the hospital. The veteran actor was in a critical condition. However, his condition is now stable confirmed his son Harry Paintal to ETimes TV.

Gufi Paintal was a jawan in Indian Army before he turned to acting

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), as part of its stay-at-home campaign during the COVID-19 outbreak, has roped in the Doordarshan series' Mahabharat star and casting director Gufi Paintal, who has reprised his cult role of Shakuni mama for the campaign.

Gufi Paintal has been keeping unwell and was admitted to a hospital in Andheri. His nephew Hiten shared how they are all praying for his recovery.

Gufi Paintal, best remembered as the devious Shakuni Mama in the old Mahabharat (1988-1990), will now be seen as Mughal emperor Humayun in Bharat ka Veer Putra — Maharana Pratap.

Gufi Paintal, renowned for his role as Shakuni Mama from the Mahabharat, has passed away. He was 80 years old. Gufi had been admitted to the hospital a few days ago and he passed away today morning.

Delnaaz Irani and Kishwer Merchantt opened up about their fond memories with the late actor Gufi Paintal. Delnaaz had even done theatre plays with him and shares how loving personality he had.

Imagine TV’s Dwarkadheesh: Bhagwaan Shree Krishn has entered the iconic era of the Mahabharata. The show will now trace the life of Lord Krishna during the phase where the Pandavas and Kauravas announce war against each other.

Imagine TV’s “Dwarkadheesh: Bhagwaan Shree Krishn” has entered the iconic era of the Mahabharata.

The actor known for his role as Shakuni mama was in Ahmedabad for Puneet Issar's play Mahabharata - The Epic Tale

Actor Gufi Paintal, who played the iconic character of Shakuni Mama, says they were chartering new grounds back in the day when it came to making the show.