Remembering Gufi Paintal; Army Officer Turned Actor-Director

Gufi Paintal, born in Lahore in pre-partitioned British India, always aspired to be in films or have a career in army. However, his father chose an army career for him during the 60s.

Remembering Gufi Paintal; Army Officer Turned Actor-Director

Initially trained as an engineer, Gufi Paintal wanted to join the army first. During the 60s, he joined the army when India’s relations with neighbouring countries were not at their best.

Speaking with SansadTV, many years ago, the veteran actor opened up a bout his professional and personal life. Initially trained as an engineer, Gufi Paintal wanted to join the army first. During the 60s, he joined the army when India’s relations with neighbouring countries were not at their best.