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Boman Irani Pays Tribute to 3 Idiots Co-Star Achyut Potdar: 'A True Gentleman'
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, known for roles in 3 Idiots and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, passed away at 91. Boman Irani, Aamir Khan, and Hansal Mehta paid tributes. Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, known for his memorable roles in films such as 3 Idiots, Tamasha, and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, passed away on Monday, August 18, at the age of 91. The actor, who was widely respected for his calm demeanour and impactful performances, left behind a legacy that spans over three decades in Indian cinema. Boman Irani, who worked with Potdar in 3 Idiots, paid condolences on Instagram. Actor Boman Irani, who shared screen space with Achyut Potdar in Rajkumar Hirani's cult classic 3 Idiots, took to social media to pen a heartfelt tribute. Remembering his late co-star, Irani wrote, 'With deep respect, remembering Achyut Potdar Ji. A true gentleman and a memorable artist. My heartfelt condolences." Take a look at his post here: Aamir Khan, Hansal Mehta condoled Achyut Potdar's demise Aamir Khan, too, shared an emotional note to extend his heartfelt condolences. The actor, on behalf of his production house's social media page, shared a note calling Potdar 'an amazing actor and a wonderful human being." '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," shared Aamir as he mourned the demise of his 3 Idiots co-star. Hansal Mehta took to X (formerly Twitter), to share a picture of Achyut Potdar. Remembering him fondly, the filmmaker wrote, 'I was a fan of his character as Jaggu dada's father. The line 'Ae Jaggu" from 'Angaar" made me his permanent fan. Was a privilege to have directed him in my directorial debut 'Jayate". He played a professional medical witness. Amazing timing and a super caustic sense of humour. Go well Achyut Potdar sir." How did Achyut Potdar die? Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, best remembered for his role as the strict professor in 3 Idiots, passed away on August 18 at the age of 91. He breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, where he had been admitted following health complications. The exact cause of death has not yet been disclosed. His last rites will be performed on August 19 in Thane. Before entering the world of cinema, Potdar had an illustrious career outside films — he served in the Indian Armed Forces and later worked with the Indian Oil Corporation. However, his passion for acting drew him towards films and television in the 1980s. Potdar began his film journey at the age of 44 and went on to work in over 125 films across Hindi and Marathi cinema. Over the years, he became a familiar face in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's films, leaving audiences with memorable performances that spanned more than four decades. First Published: August 19, 2025, 21:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Time of India
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Aamir Khan calls his 3 Idiots co-star Achyut Potdar 'a wonderful human being, and a great colleague'
Aamir Khan has expressed his grief on the passing of his '3 Idiots' co-star Achyut Potdar, calling him 'an amazing actor, a wonderful human being, and a great colleague' His home banner, Aamir Khan Productions, penned a sincere note on their official Instagram handle saying: "I am very saddened to hear about Achyutji passing away. He was an amazing actor, a wonderful human being, and a great colleague. We will miss you Achyutji. My heartfelt condolences to him family." Aamir Khan hoists India's flag in Melbourne—'the soul of India flies high' Director Hansal Mehta also remembered the veteran actor with a lot of love and warmth. Taking to his official X account, Mehta penned: "I was a fan of his character as Jaggu dada 's father. The line 'Ae Jaggu' from Angaar made me his permanent fan. Was a privilege to have directed him in my directorial debut Jayate. He played a professional medical witness. Amazing timing and a super caustic sense of humour. Go well Achyut." Actor Jackie Shroff , who shared screen space with Potdar in many films, also treated the netizens with an unseen photo with him and wrote, "This pic with Achyut ji will always by in my heart." Director Sudhir Mishra added, "Great Actor. Terrific person. Was a regular with Saeed Mirza. Remember seeing him in Albert Pinto Ko Gussa kyon Aata hai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo A world and its citizens slowly dissappearing." Potdar left for the heavenly abode on Monday at the age of 91 at his home in Thane, Mumbai after battling several health issues. During his tenure, Potdar has acted in more than 125 films across Hindi and Marathi including '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'. Before that, Potdar served in the Indian Armed Forces. He was also an employee with the Indian Oil Company. However, his passion for acting finally drew him to films and television in the 1980s, leading to a celebrated career spanning more than four decades. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
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Aamir Khan mourns the demise of Achyut Potdar as he pays heartfelt tribute to his ‘3 Idiots' co-star: 'We will miss you'
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, known for '3 Idiots,' passed away at 91 due to heart complications. Aamir Khan paid tribute, calling him 'a remarkable actor and kind-hearted person.' Achyut began acting at 44 after serving in the Indian Armed Forces and contributed significantly to Marathi cinema and television. Aamir Khan expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who died on August 18 at the age of 91. Honoring his co-star from '3 Idiots', Aamir praised Potdar as 'a remarkable actor and a truly kind-hearted person' in a tribute released by his production company. Hospital confirms Achyut's critical condition and death A doctor from a hospital confirmed Achyut's passing to PTI. He stated that Achyut was admitted in critical condition around 4 p.m. with respiratory and cardiac problems and was placed in the ICU. He passed away at 10:30 p.m. due to heart complications, suffering from high blood pressure and weakened cardiovascular health. Aamir Khan's emotional message following Achyut's death Soon after the news of Achyut's demise broke, Aamir, who acted with him in '3 Idiots', conveyed his sorrow in a heartfelt message from his production house. He said, 'I am very saddened to hear about Achyutji 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.' Achyut Potdar's unique career journey Achyut began his acting journey at the age of 44, following a diverse career that included service in the Indian Armed Forces and employment with the Indian Oil Corporation. Before joining the army, he also worked as a college teacher in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Beyond his impactful film roles, Achyut had a substantial presence on television and made valuable contributions to Marathi cinema, appearing in numerous popular and critically praised films. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
