Ram Avtar
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Ram Avtar was a character actor turned comedian in Hindi cinema. He is best known for his roles in Nasir Hussain's films, especially Teesri Manzil (1967) and Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). These roles ranged from tickled train passenger in the former to a the hero's sidekick in Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961) and Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957). He was known for his big stomach and mirthful demeanor.
Avtar began his career in the late-30s and early 40s, as a character actor. Over the 1950s he transitioned into a comedian as he began to put on more weight. Avtar's last film credit was in 1981.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Love and God | |
| 1981 | Prem Geet | Patient |
| 1980 | Thodisi Bewafaii | Mr. Ram Avtaar |
| 1976 | Laila Majnu | |
| 1976 | Fakira | |
| 1974 | 5 Rifles | Constable (fatso) |
| 1974 | Amir Garib | Stranger |
| 1973 | Loafer | Pan Seller |
| 1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki | Ramu |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | Subodh Mukherjee |
| 1972 | Dil Daulat Duniya | Hari |
| 1972 | Ek Hasina Do Diwane | |
| 1971 | Hungama | Hotel Manager |
| 1971 | Patanga | |
| 1970 | Mastana | Theatre Owner |
| 1970 | Pagla Kahin Ka | Gangu Teli |
| 1970 | Samaj Ko Badal Dalo | |
| 1969 | Aradhana | |
| 1969 | Pyar Ka Mausam | |
| 1968 | Jhuk Gaya Aasman | Motumal |
| 1968 | Sadhu Aur Shaitaan | Chaturvedi |
| 1967 | Baharon Ke Sapne | |
| 1967 | Latt Saheb | Mukadam Paras Ram |
| 1966 | Husn Aur Ishq | |
| 1966 | Phool Aur Patthar | Fat Pickpocket |
| 1966 | Teesri Manzil | Laughing Passenger |
| 1965 | Guide | Pandit |
| 1965 | Ek Sapera Ek Lutera | |
| 1964 | Majboor | Lala |
| 1964 | April Fool | Hotel Manager |
| 1964 | Leader | |
| 1963 | Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon | Kamala |
| 1962 | Anpadh | |
| 1961 | Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai | |
| 1959 | Chand Ki Duniya | |
| 1957 | Samundar | |
| 1957 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha | Johnny |
| 1956 | Heer | Ranjha's Brother |
| 1956 | Ham Sab Chor Hain | Dayaram |
| 1956 | Shirin Farhad | Shakroo |
| 1956 | Some Where in Delhi | Doctor |
| 1955 | Char Paise | Suspect |
| 1954 | Chakradhari | |
| 1954 | Chor Bazar | |
| 1954 | Gul Bahar | |
| 1954 | Nagin | |
| 1953 | Rail Ka Dibba | |
| 1951 | Nazneen | |
| 1950 | Madhubala | |
| 1949 | Bari Behen | Seth Amrit Lal |
| 1949 | Paras | |
External links
- Ram Avtar at the Internet Movie Database
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