Ram Avtar

Ram Avtar (born 1911) was a character actor turned comedian in Hindi cinema. He is best known for his roles in Nasir Hussain's films, especially Teesri Manzil 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 belly and mirthful demeanor.

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 Year Title Role1949 Lahore Ashok's Friend 1949 Paras 1949 Bari Behen Seth Amrit Lal 1950 Madhubala 1950 Chhai Punjabi Punjabi Movie 1951 Nazneen 1953 Rail Ka Dibba 1954 Nagin 1954 Gul Bahar 1954 Chor Bazar 1954 Chakradhari 1955 Char Paise Suspect 1956 Some Where in Delhi Doctor 1956 Ham Sab Chor Hain Dayaram 1956 Heer Ranjha's Brother 1957 Tumsa Nahin Dekha Johny 1957 Samundar 1959 Chand Ki Duniya 1961 Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai 1962 Anpadh 1963 Godaan 1963 Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon Kamala 1964 Leader 1964 April Fool Hotel Manager 1964 Majboor Lala 1965 Ek Sapera Ek Lutera 1965 Guide Pandit 1966 Teesri Manzil Laughing Passenger 1966 Phool Aur Patthar Fat Pickpocket 1966 Husn Aur Ishq 1967 Latt Saheb Mukadam 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 InsaanSweets 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 1986 Love and God