This article is about the Indian actor. For the Canadian darts player, see Avtar Gill (darts player).
Avtar Gill
Birth date14 May 1950 (age 76)
Birth placeLudhiana, Punjab, India
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]

Selected filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1979NoorieBasheer's friend
1980Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Dhan DaulatMatchbox Factory Worker
1982Saath SaathAvtar
AshantiRaghu
SawaalLal Singh
1983Ek Jaan Hain HumJohn D'Cruz
1984MashaalMohan
1985ZamanaPolice Inspector
GhulamiShaamu
1986KhamoshDilawar Khan
AvinashCID Inspector
1987ThikanaRane, MP
1988Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein
ShahenshahPolice Commissioner
WaarisDaara Singh
Zakhmi AuratPinky's Rapist
Kabzaa Police Inspector
1989DaddyMr. Seth
IlaakaBecharam, M.L.A.
Main Azaad HoonIG Nagu
1990AwaargiRanubhai
AgneepathUsman
AashiquiPolice Inspector Deshpande
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
1993Insaniyat Ke Devta
Aaj Kie Aurat
Sangram
Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
Sir
Chor Aur Chaand
Pehla Nasha
Jeevan Ki Shatranj
Gumrah
Pehchaan
Tadipaar
1994Dulaara
DilwaleNatwar
Imtihaan
Jai Kishen
Mohra
Madam XRana DeshpandayCameo Appearance
Aag
Kranti Kshetra
Hum Hain Bemisaal
1995Baazi
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
Nirbhay[4]Advocate Dubey
Chaahat
Bhishma
Mr. Bechara
SapootSchool Master Vidyasagar
Chhote Sarkar
Ram Aur Shyam
1997Lahu Ke Do RangLawyer Hasu Bhai
Mrityudand
Gudia
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
Deewana Mastana
1998Phool Bane Patthar
Chandaal
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Keemat – They Are Back
Major Saab
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Pardesi Babu
Zakhm
1999International Khiladi
Safari (1999 film)Police Inspector Avatar Singh
BaadshahSeth Jhunjhunwala
Dil Kya Kare
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
2000Hadh Kar Di AapneMr Bakiyani
Beti No.1
Jungle
2001Jodi No.1
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
Indian
Deewaanapan
2002Maa Tujhhe Salaam
Hum Kisise Kum NahinInspector Shinde
Encounter: The Killing
Gunaah
2003Hawa
Tada
BaghbanMr. Rawat; ICICI Bank Manager
Inteha
LOC Kargil
2004Yeh Lamhe Judaai KeKamlesh Dhingra
Lakeer – Forbidden Lines
Bhola in Bollywood
2005ElaanFarid Chacha
Ssukh
2006Tom, Dick, and HarryCelina's Uncle
Alag
The Killer
Sarhad Paar
2007Nehlle Pe Dehlla
Fear
Big BrotherLawyer Nathani
2009Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2010Asa Mi Tasa MiSatish SarpotdarMarathi film
Tees Maar Khan
2012Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
Pinky Moge Wali
2013Singh vs Kaur
Luv U Soniyo
2016Wazir
Airlift
2017Toofan Singh
DhinganaMohan ShettyMarathi film
2019Dulla VailyThanedaar Choudhary
Solar Eclipse: Depth of DarknessSardar Patel
Rabb Da Radio 2Maama Preetam Singh
2020Kaamyaab
20231920: Horrors of the Heart
TBAGabru GangMahendra Pratap Singh
Yaar Jugaari
2024The U P Files

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
1984Yeh Jo Hai ZindagiVarious Roles
1986-1987NukkadKader Bhai
1992-1993Ye Duniya Gazab Ki
1993-1995Tara
1993-1994Naya NukkadKadar Bhai
1995RahatChopda
1996Papa
2000Gharwali UparwaliPooja’s Uncle
2003-2004Detective Karan
-Saat Vachan Saat Phere
2010AdaalatJudge Brijnath Goyal
2012-2013Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath [5]
2016Ek Duje Ke Vaaste
2019Yeh Hai AashiquiEpisodic role
2020Ayodhya Ki RamleelaJanakaLive Show of Ramleela
2019Choti SarrdaarniAvtaar Singh KohliSupporting role
2021Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye[6]Lala Ratan Kishore SahaniProtagonist (Amrit's) father

References

  1. ^ "Interview With Avatar Gill : www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Anokha Andaaz - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  3. ^ "Sauda - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
  4. ^ "Nirbhay - Movie - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  5. ^ Vijaya, Tiwari. "Avtar Gill & Anjali Rana in Shapath". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye". sonyliv.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.