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.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 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 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 |
| 1986 | Love and God | |