Avtar Gill

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Characters played by Avtar Gill

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.

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.

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.

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.

Police Inspector Deshpande — Aashiqui (1990)

Law enforcement officer who handles initial cases and offers guidance

Kadak — Tadipaar (1993)

Kadak is Shankar's friend and fellow theatre worker. He wakes Shankar after he falls asleep while dreaming and warns him that their employer may dismiss him for sleeping at the theatre. His brief intervention highlights Shankar's precarious work situation and his habit of retreating into romantic fantasies.

Inspector. Mhatre — Deewana Mastana (1997)

A police inspector who aids Raja and his accomplice in robbing the railway treasury. To eliminate witnesses after the heist, Raja and his friend kill him and flee to Mumbai.

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.

Thomson — Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002)

Thomson is hiding in Singapore after losing control of his lucrative flea-market business in Mumbai. He blames Topichand for taking over his territory and allegedly framing him in a drug case, which forced him to flee. His account helps establish Topichand's power and the dangerous competition among local gangsters.

Commissioner of Police — Major Saab (1998)

The Commissioner of Police is one of the authorities who responds to the Major's defiance during the crisis over Nisha. Together with Brigadier Satish Khurana, he imposes a lockdown around the academy, orders its doors closed, and maintains the security cordon while the Major and cadets attempt to move Nisha to safety.

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.

Pinky's rapist — Zakhmi Aurat (1988)

Pinky's rapist is one of the men responsible for the rape and killing of Kiran's daughter. The perpetrators escape punishment, a failure that deepens Kiran's grief and helps drive her away from faith in the justice system toward organizing a secret campaign of retribution.

Career Overview

Avtar Gill has 154 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Khiladi with 2 titles. Signature works include The Vvaan, jansankhya, Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
154

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q14754856), public domain (CC0).