Biography
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 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-1930s and early 1940s, 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
all 27
Movies 27
Hunter 1
Jaan-E-Bahaar (1979)
Movie
Seth Dhaniram
Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978)
Movie
Sawan Ke Geet (1978)
Movie
Fakira (1976)
Movie
Constable
5 Rifles (1974)
Movie
School constable
Geetaa Mera Naam (1974)
Movie
Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
Movie
Banarasi Das
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970)
Movie
Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968)
Movie
Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968)
Movie
Laughing Passenger (as Ram Awtar)
Teesri Manzil (1966)
Movie
Leader (1964)
Movie
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)
Movie
Train passenger
Mehlon Ke Khwaab (1960)
Movie
Moti
On The Moon (1959)
Movie
Johnny
Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957)
Movie
Bhola
Bade Sarkar (1957)
Movie
Doctor
Anjaan (1956)
Movie
Shakroo
Shirin Farhad (1956)
Movie
Sarku
Abe Hayat (1955)
Movie
Actor
Chor Bazaar (1954)
Movie
Motu
Shrimati Ji (1952)
Movie
Aaram (1951)
Movie
Munim
Sagai (1951)
Movie
Manager Ramdhan
Pardes (1950)
Movie
Bansaria (1949)
Movie
Actor
Pugree (1948)
Movie
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1960
1979
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GenderMale
CitizenshipsIndia
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