Achyut Potdar Of '3 Idiots' Fame Passes Away, Bollywood & Fans Mourn The Loss I WATCH
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Veteran Bollywood actor Achyut Potdar breathed his last on Monday. A staple of Hindi & Marathi cinema for over 4 decades, Achyut had acted in superhits such as 'Rangeela', 'Dabangg 2', 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' and more. His loss was mourned by fans and the industry alike. Watch this video for more.
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