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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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 ."
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan Mourns 3 Idiots Co-Star Achyut Potdar's Death: "We Will Miss You"
Mumbai: Aamir Khan expressed his grief on his 3 Idiots co-star Achyut Potdar's death at 91. His home banner, Aamir Khan Productions, penned a sincere note on their official Instagram handle saying, "I am very saddened to hear about Achyut ji passing away. He was an amazing actor, a wonderful human being, and a great colleague. We will miss you Achyut ji. My heartfelt condolences to him family." 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 Internet 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. A world and its citizens slowly dissappearing." Potdar died 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.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
3 Idiots actor Achyut Potdar, who did over 125 films and 100 shows, passes away at 91
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar passed away at the age of 91 in Thane, Mumbai. Achyut was known for playing several memorable roles in Hindi, Marathi cinema as well as television shows. According to reports, the actor was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane after he faced some health issues. However, he could not survive and passed away on Monday. It is also reported that his final rites will be held on Tuesday in Mumbai. Over the course of his long career, he acted in more than 125 Hindi and Marathi films, and nearly 100 television serials. Hansal Mehta paid his last respect and wrote on X, '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.' 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.… — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 19, 2025 In recent years, Achyut became widely recognized in Hindi cinema for playing the unforgettable role of the engineering professor in Aamir Khan's superhit film 3 Idiots. His dialogue from the Aamir Khan's film was a part of several viral memes. His other notable works include acclaimed films such as Aakrosh, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai, Ardh Satya, Tezaab, Parinda, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Dilwale, Yeh Dillagi, Rangeela, Mritydand, Yeshwant, Ishq, Vaastav, Aa Ab Laut Chalen, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Dabangg 2, Ventilator and many others. Before beginning his acting career, Achyut Potdar had served in the Indian Armed Forces and later worked at the Indian Oil Company. He started pursuing acting in films and television shows in the 1980s, eventually becoming one of the most recognizable faces in both Hindi and Marathi entertainment industries.
