Career
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-30s and early 40s, as a character actor.
Over the 1950s he transitioned into a comedian as he began to put on more weight. Avtar"s last film cr was in 1981.
