Bollywood Actor Achyut Potdar No More: Unfortunate news has come from the entertainment world, which has saddened everyone. Renowned veteran actor of Hindi cinema Achyuta Potdar is no more among us. The news of his death at the age of 91 has spread a wave of mourning in the film industry.
Achyuta Potdar entertained the audience with more than 125 films in his brilliant acting career. But he got the most recognition for playing the role of a professor in superstar Aamir Khan’s blockbuster film ‘3 Idiots’. People still remember his character.
Achyuta Potdar: From the professor of ‘3 Idiots’ to the army soldier
The departure of Achyuta Potdar is a significant loss for the film industry. He died on May 13, 2024, the official information of which was shared by the Marathi TV channel Star Pravah through a post on Instagram. He won the hearts of the audience not only on the big screen but also on the small screen with his intense acting.
Very few people would know that before coming into films, Achyuta Potdar served in the Indian Army. After this, he also worked in the Indian Oil Company. He entered the world of acting in the 80s and continued working continuously for almost 4 decades. He was originally a Marathi actor, having appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
A memorable acting career
Achyuta Potdar also worked in films in languages other than Hindi and Marathi. Some of his memorable films include ‘Ardh Satya’, ‘Tezaab’, ‘Dilwale’, ‘Vaastav’, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, ‘Dabangg’, and, of course, ‘3 Idiots’.
His departure is indeed a big blow to the film industry. He will always be missed. The mark he has left with his art will always remain alive.