Avtar Gill Age, Wiki and Bio

Avtar Gill

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/05/1950
Age74 years
BirthplaceKalakh, Ludhiana, Punjab

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper (Semi-Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityKhalsa College, King’s Circle, Matunga, Mumbai
Educational QualificationBachelor's Degree

Personal Life

ReligionSikkhism
HobbiesReading Punjabi and Hindi Novels and poetry

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherNot Known (Lorry Driver)
MotherNot Known (Homemaker)
SiblingsBrother: Kuljinder Singh aka Pinky Gill (Assistant Director), Sister(s): 2
SpouseParminder Gill
ChildrenHe has a son and a daughter

Career

Debut
Film(s)Punjabi: Udeekan (1978) as a Fauji, Hindi: Noorie (1979) as Basheer's friend
TVYe Jo Hai Zindagi (1984)
AwardNational Excellence Award 2016 by Government of India with Alma Group

Favourites

Actor(s)Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah
Writer(s)Surjit Patar, Shiv Kumar Batalvi
Film(s)Ganga Jamuna (1961), Mughal-e-Azam (1960)
SingerGurdas Maan

Some Lesser Known Facts

Avtar Gill is a seasoned Indian actor known for his work in Hindi and Punjabi cinema.
Born in Punjab, he moved to Chembur, Mumbai, with his family when he was just 40 days old.
His father worked as a lorry driver in Mumbai, while his mother was a homemaker.
Inspired by Dara Singh in his youth, Avtar initially aspired to become a wrestler.
He revealed in an interview that if he hadn't pursued acting, joining the Indian Army was his alternate career choice.
Director Raman Kumar and actor Javed Khan, his college classmates, played pivotal roles in helping Avtar kickstart his acting career.
Avtar began his acting journey with theatre performances, earning Rs. 10 per play in the early days.
His enduring connection with theatre continues to be a source of joy for him.
He has showcased his acting skills in various plays, including 'Wo Lahore' and 'Biwi O Biwi.'
Avtar's first Hindi film, 'Noorie' (1979), was produced by Yash Chopra Productions.
In 1980, he appeared in 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai' alongside Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi.
He gained fame for his role as Kader Bhai in the TV series 'Nukkad' (1986-87).
Avtar has been part of several popular TV shows, such as 'Tara' (1993-1995) and 'Adaalat' (2010).
He has played supporting characters in numerous Hindi films.
In the upcoming Punjabi film 'Mastaney,' scheduled for 2023, Avtar will portray the character of Zaakariya Khan.
Occasionally, he indulges in consuming alcohol.