Veteran actor Achyut Potdar passed away.
From Aamir Khan’s ‘3 Idiots’ to Akshaye Khanna-Aishwarya Rai’s ‘Aa Ab Laut Chale’, actor Achyut Potdar, famous for his tremendous acting in films like ‘Aa Ab Laut Chale’, is no longer in this world. Achyut Potdar, known for a strict professor in 3 Idiots, said goodbye to the world at the age of 91. He breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, where he was admitted for the last few days due to poor health. So far the reason for his death has not been revealed. Today, on August 19, veteran actor will be cremated in Thane.
Journey from army to acting
Before making his mark in the world of films, Achyut Potdar was employed in the Indian Army and later he was also employed in the Indian Oil Company. He moved to films and television in the 1980s with his passion for acting. He was always attracted to cinema, so he moved towards acting and was part of many great films in his more than four decades of career.
The role of a strict professor played in 3 Idiots
He became famous in door-to-door by playing the role of a strict engineering professor in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots starring Rajkumar Hirani. His dialogue “Kya Hai” is still used a lot in social media and memes. Apart from this, he also appeared in important roles in films like ‘Parinda’, ‘Damini’, ‘Insaaf’, ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Rangeela’, ‘Daag: The Fire’ and ‘Miracle’. Along with films, he also worked in many popular TV serials.
Work in these serials
Achyut Potdar made his mark in the world of television as well as films. In his acting career, he worked in popular TV shows like ‘Wagle Ki Dunia’, ‘Majha Hosl Na’, ‘Mrs. Tendulkar’ and ‘Bharat Ki Khoj’. His fans and co-stars are disappointed by the news of his death and is paying tribute to him through social media.
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