Avtar Gill

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Characters played by Avtar Gill

Inspector Sudhir Pai — Junoon (1992)

The investigating officer handling the series of animal-like murders. He collaborates with Bhaskar, demands concrete evidence before acting, and initially dismisses Ravi's accusations against Vikram due to lack of proof.

Kamlesh Dhingra — Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke (2004)

Nisha's father who initially offers a business proposal to Dushant but is rejected. He hires goons to attack Jaya, leading to her death. He is later murdered as part of the escalating chain of violence.

Police Inspector Deshpande — Aashiqui (1990)

Law enforcement officer who handles initial cases and offers guidance

Jeet Kumar Rathi — Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)

India's Home Minister, Jeet Kumar Rathi meets Sultan in Delhi when Sultan decides to transfer his power and enter state politics. His appearance marks Sultan's attempted transition from Mumbai's smuggling underworld toward a legitimate political role.

Usman — Agneepath (1990)

Usman is one of the gangsters who takes Vijay under his wing and helps him enter the Mumbai underworld. After Vijay rises in power and refuses to cooperate with his former bosses' drug operations, Usman surrenders to the police with another former associate. Vijay tracks him down in jail and kills him as part of his revenge.

Defending Lawyer — International Khiladi (1999)

Legal representative during Devraj's trial.

Ranubhai the Pimp — Awaargi (1990)

Ranubhai is a pimp who owes allegiance to the rival gangster Bhau. Azaad rescues Meena from him, an act that brings Bhau’s wrath down on Azaad. The plot identifies Ranubhai as the person Meena is rescued from but gives no further details about his actions or relationship with the other characters.

Sarpanch — Singh vs Kaur (2013)

The village head who initially demands Nihal's expulsion. He arranges a marriage between Nihal and his overweight niece, Sapna, to remove the burden. He sets a one-month deadline for Nihal to return with a real bride to prove his claim true.

Inspector — Fear (2007)

A minor background character not referenced in the provided plot summary.

Sanjana's Father — Hawa (2003)

Appears as an angelic spirit at the climax to rescue Sanjana's youngest daughter from the demon and restore peace, playing a crucial role in the resolution.

Salim Bhai — Sadak (1991)

The taxi owner and employer of Ravi and Gotya. He provides Ravi with his life savings to buy Pooja's freedom and later advises seeking police protection after the brothel attacks.

Chaudhary — 1920: Horrors of the Heart (2023)

The household steward at the Girvaar estate. Initially suspicious of Meghna's presence and the escalating supernatural events, he attempts to expose her but tragically becomes a victim of the possessed entity. His fate highlights the vulnerability of household staff in the face of aristocratic curses.

Career Overview

Avtar Gill has 153 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Khiladi with 2 titles. Signature works include jansankhya, Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein, Ek Jaan Hain Hum. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
153

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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