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- The Print
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar succumbs to heart failure at 90
Anuradha Paraskar said the actor was set to turn 91 soon.' He was going to be turning 91 in the next three days, August 22, he would have turned 91. He was getting old, but yesterday, what happened, he fell unconscious in the afternoon, and we admitted him to Jupiter Hospital and then within a matter of a few hours, by about 9 o'clock, his heart went into failure. They said there was an aorta dissection that happened, and then multiple organs. So, it was a quick but very peaceful end'. The actor, who worked in over 125 films, breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane. Mumbai: Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, known for his role as a professor in Rajkumar Hirani's '3 Idiots', passed away on August 18, his daughter Anuradha Paraskar has confirmed. The final rites will be held this evening in Thane, she confirmed. Achyut Potdar is best remembered for his role as a college professor in '3 Idiots', starring Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, and R Madhavan. His famous line, 'Arey kehna kya chahte ho', became a rage on social media. He also worked in Aakrosh, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai, Ardh Satya, Tezaab, Parinda, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Dilwale, Rangeela, Vaastav, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Dabangg 2 and Ventilator. The actor was also seen in TV shows such as Bharat Ek Khoj (Doordarshan),Shubh Mangal Savadhan,All The Best, Mrs. Tendulkar, Pradhan Mantri, Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, and several others. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: Veteran South actor B Saroja Devi passes away at 87
India.com
4 hours ago
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We Will Miss You: Aamir Khan, Boman Irani Offer Heartfelt Condolences To 3 Idiots Co-Star Achyut Potdar
Mumbai: Condolences have been pouring in following the demise of veteran actor Achyut Potdar, known for his role as a professor in Rajkumar Hirani's film '3 Idiots.' A heartfelt tribute came from Aamir Khan, who shared screen space with Potdar in the 2009 film. His production house, Aamir Khan Productions, shared a note on Instagram, remembering the actor as an "amazing actor." "I am very saddened to hear about Achyutji's passing away. He was an amazing actor, a wonderful human being, and a great colleague. We will miss you, Achyutji. My heartfelt condolences to his family," the note read, further concluding with the initial "a." Meanwhile, tributes were also shared by filmmakers Hansal Mehta and Sudhir Mishra and actor Jackie Shroff. Boman Irani, who portrayed the iconic character of Professor Viru Sahastrabuddhe in the film, also paid tribute to Potdar on Instagram. Achyut Potdar passed away on Monday, August 18, his daughter Anuradha Paraskar confirmed. The veteran actor, who was set to turn 91, was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane at the time of his passing. "He was getting old, but yesterday, what happened, he fell unconscious in the afternoon, and we admitted him to Jupiter Hospital and then within a matter of a few hours, by about 9 o'clock, his heart went into failure. They said there was an aorta dissection that happened, and then multiple organs. So, it was a quick but very peaceful end," she told ANI. Besides his memorable role in 3 Idiots, Potdar had an extensive filmography that included Aakrosh, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai, Ardh Satya, Tezaab, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Dilwale, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, and Dabangg 2, among others. The actor also had a notable presence on television, featuring in shows such as Bharat Ek Khoj, All The Best, Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, and Mrs Tendulkar.
News18
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Pierce Brosnan willing to return to James Bond in a heartbeat; deets inside
Los Angeles [US], August 19 (ANI): Actor Pierce Brosnan, who famously portrayed James Bond in four films between 1995 and 2002, has expressed his willingness to return to the iconic spy franchise, even joking about playing a senior citizen version of a recent interview, Brosnan shared that he would consider reprising the role if an opportunity came along, especially under the direction of Denis Villeneuve.'I don't think anyone wants to see a craggy, 72-year-old Bond, but if Villeneuve had something up his sleeve, I would look at it in a heartbeat. Why not? It's great entertainment. It could be lots of laughs. Bald caps, prosthetics… who knows?" he said, as quoted by actor also revealed that both he and his wife are looking forward to seeing who will be cast as the next James Bond.'I have been listening to the drumbeat of expectation of who's going to be the next James Bond. There are many great candidates out there, and I'm sure they're going to make it a spectacle of delight," he starred as 007 in 'GoldenEye,' 'Tomorrow Never Dies,' 'The World is Not Enough,' and 'Die Another Day' before he decided to hang up the actor is gearing up for the upcoming film, 'The Thursday Murder Club,' the Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman's novels about a group of pensioners who solve crimes together. His co-star, Helen Mirren, also hopped on the Bond conversation and stated that it 'has to be a guy. James Bond has to be James Bond, otherwise it becomes something else," as quoted by this year, Brosnan also emphasised that the next Bond should be numerous names have been circulating as potential candidates to be cast as the next 007 after Daniel Craig stepped down in 2021. The likes of Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson are said to be among the top to be directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film is currently in development. (ANI)
