Ram Avtar

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Ram Avtar (born 1911) was a character actor turned comedian in Hindi cinema. [1] 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). [2] He was known for his big stomach and mirthful demeanor.

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Avtar was born in 1911 in Rawalpindi. He 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

YearTitleRole
1949LahoreAshok's Friend
1949Paras
1949Bari BehenSeth Amrit Lal
1950Madhubala
1950ChhaiPunjabi Punjabi Movie
1951Nazneen
1953Rail Ka Dibba
1954 Nagin
1954Gul Bahar
1954Chor Bazar
1954Chakradhari
1955Char PaiseSuspect
1956Some Where in DelhiDoctor
1956Ham Sab Chor HainDayaram
1956 Heer Ranjha's Brother
1957 Tumsa Nahin Dekha Johny
1957 Samundar
1959Chand Ki Duniya
1961 Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai
1962 Anpadh
1963Godaan
1963 Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon Kamala
1964 Leader
1964 April Fool Hotel Manager
1964 Majboor Lala
1965Ek Sapera Ek Lutera
1965 Guide Pandit
1966 Teesri Manzil Laughing Passenger
1966 Phool Aur Patthar Fat Pickpocket
1966Husn Aur Ishq
1967Latt SahebMukadam Paras Ram
1967 Baharon Ke Sapne
1968 Sadhu Aur Shaitaan Pandit Chaturvedi
1968 Jhuk Gaya Aasman Motumal
1969 Pyar Ka Mausam
1969 Aradhana
1969 Aadmi Aur Insaan Sweets shop Owner (Uncredited)
1970 Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
1970 Pagla Kahin Ka Gangu Teli
1970 Mastana Theatre Owner
1971 Patanga
1971 Hungama Hotel Manager
1972 Ek Hasina Do Diwane
1972 Dil Daulat Duniya Hari
1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat Subodh Mukherjee
1973 Kahani Kismat Ki Ramu
1973 Loafer Pan Seller
1974 Amir Garib Stranger
1974 Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam mantri
1974 5 Rifles Constable (fatso)
1975 Do Jasoos Mr Thompson
1976 Fakira
1976 Laila Majnu
1980 Thodisi Bewafaii Mr. Ram Avtaar
1981 Prem Geet Patient
1986Love and God

References

  1. ↑ Chaudhuri, Diptakirti (25 February 2021). Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood. Hachette India. ISBN   978-93-89253-46-7.
  2. ↑ "| Indian Film History". www.indianfilmhistory.com. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
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