Avtar Gill

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Avtar Gill
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Gill in 2010
Born (1950-05-14) 14 May 1950 (age 74)
OccupationActor
Years active1978–present

Avtar Gill (born 14 May 1950) is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Hindi and Punjabi language 13 films and television serials. He has done many plays with Indian People's Theatre Association Mumbai. [1]

Contents

Selected filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1979 Noorie
1980 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Dhan Daulat
1982 Saath Saath
Ashanti Raghu
Sawaal
1983Ek Jaan Hain Hum
1984 Mashaal Mohan
1985 Zamana Police Inspector
Ghulami
1986 Khamosh
Avinash CID Inspector
1987 Thikana MP Rane
1988Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein
Shahenshah Police Commissioner
Waaris
Zakhmi Aurat Rapist
Kabzaa Police Inspector
1989 Daddy
Ilaaka MLA Becharam
Main Azaad Hoon
1990 Awaargi
Agneepath
Aashiqui
Baaghi
1991Nachnewale Gaanewale
Fateh
Jaan Ki Kasam
Karz Chukana Hai
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Saathi
Pyaar Ka Saaya
Sadak
Lakshmanrekha
1992Saatwan Aasman
Adharm
Nishchaiy
Jeena Marna Tere Sang
Balwaan
Dil Hi To Hai
Jaanam
1993 Insaniyat Ke Devta
Aaj Kie Aurat
Sangram
Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
Sir
Chor Aur Chaand
Pehla Nasha
Jeevan Ki Shatranj
Gumrah
Pehchaan
Tadipaar
1994 Dulaara
Dilwale
Imtihaan
Jai Kishen
Mohra
Madam X Rana DeshpandayCameo Appearance
Aag
Kranti Kshetra
Hum Hain Bemisaal
1995 Baazi
God And Gun
Anokha Andaaz [2] Narayan Patel
Sauda [3] Khanna, the builder
Sabse Bada Khiladi
Milan
Rangeela
Veergati (1995)
1996Bal Brahmachari
Ek Tha Raja
Vishwasghaat
Chaahat
Bhishma
Mr. Bechara
Sapoot School Master Vidyasagar
Chhote Sarkar
Ram Aur Shyam
1997 Lahu Ke Do Rang Lawyer Hasu Bhai
Mrityudand
Gudia
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
Deewana Mastana
1998 Phool Bane Patthar
Chandaal
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Keemat – They Are Back
Major Saab
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Pardesi Babu
Zakhm
1999 International Khiladi
Safari (1999 film) Police Inspector Avatar Singh
Baadshah Seth Jhunjhunwala
Dil Kya Kare
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
2000 Hadh Kar Di Aapne Mr Bakiyani
Beti No.1
Jungle
2001 Jodi No.1
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
Indian
Deewaanapan
2002 Maa Tujhhe Salaam
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin Inspector Shinde
Encounter: The Killing
Gunaah
2003 Hawa
Tada
Baghban Mr. Rawat; ICICI Bank Manager
Inteha
LOC Kargil
2004 Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke
Lakeer – Forbidden Lines
Bhola in Bollywood
2005 Elaan
Ssukh
2006 Tom, Dick, and Harry Celina's Uncle
Alag
The Killer
Sarhad Paar
2007 Nehlle Pe Dehlla
Fear
Big Brother Lawyer Nathani
2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2010Asa Mi Tasa MiSatish Sarpotdar Marathi film
Tees Maar Khan
2012 Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
Pinky Moge Wali
2013 Singh vs Kaur
Luv U Soniyo
2016 Wazir
Airlift
2017 Toofan Singh
DhinganaMohan Shetty Marathi film
2019 Dulla Vaily Thanedaar Choudhary
Solar Eclipse: Depth of Darkness Sardar Patel
Rabb Da Radio 2 Maama Preetam Singh
2020 Kaamyaab
2023 1920: Horrors of the Heart
TBAGabru GangMahendra Pratap Singh
Yaar Jugaari
2024 The U P Files

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
1984 Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi Various Roles
1986-1987 Nukkad Kader Bhai
1992-1993 Ye Duniya Gazab Ki
1993-1995 Tara
1993-1994Naya NukkadKadar Bhai
1995 Rahat Chopda
1996 Papa
2000 Gharwali Uparwali Pooja’s Uncle
2003-2004Detective Karan
2010 Adaalat Judge Brijnath Goyal
2012-2013 Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath [4]
2016 Ek Duje Ke Vaaste
2019 Yeh Hai Aashiqui [5] Episodic Role
2020Ayodhya Ki Ramleela Janaka Live Show of Ramleela
2019 Choti Sarrdaarni Avtaar Singh KohliSupporting role
2021 Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye [6] Lala Ratan Kishore SahaniProtagonist (Amrit's) father

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References

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  6. "Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye". sonyliv.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.