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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
3 Idiots actor Achyut Potdar passes away at the age of 91
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. Veteran actor Achyut Potdar has passed away at the age of 91. Known for playing prominent roles in several Marathi and Hindi films, he was best remembered for his character of a professor in Aamir Khan's starrer 3 Idiots. Today (August 19), early morning, reports of demise circulated on the internet, leaving many heartbroken. The 91-year-old actor breathed his last on August 18 after his battle with a prolonged illness. Achyut Potdar passes away at the age of 91 According to Zee News, Achyut Potdar was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane, Mumbai, where he had been under medical care. While the exact cause of his death remains unknown, reports suggest that he died due to age-related issues. The actor's last rites will take place on August 19 in Thane. While Potdar was a well-known name in the industry, it was his stint in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots which made him a household name. He played the role of a Professor, and his conversation with Aamir Khan's character Rancho went super viral. The scene was the professor scolding Rancho for smiling and not paying attention. He is best remembered for his 'Kehna Kya Chahte Ho' dialogue from the movie. His character and memes of his dialogue still trend on the internet. Known for his character roles in films, Achyut entered Bollywood at the age of 44. The news of his demise was also confirmed on social media by the Star Pravah channel as they shared an official post on their Instagram account. They shared a post paying tribute to the actor and offering their condolences. The caption of this post read, "A heartfelt tribute to senior actor Achyut Potdar… His smile, simplicity and honesty in every role will always be remembered." More about Achyut Potdar's professional life Achyut Potdar was a veteran and respected Marathi actor who had also worked in Bollywood films like Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Bhootnath, Dabangg 2, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Vaastav: The Reality and many more. The actor was also a part of Priyanka Chopra -produced Marathi film, Ventilator, which released in 2016. Reportedly, the seasoned Indian actor had worked in over 125 Bollywood films, featured in 95 TV serials, 26 plays and 45 ads.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
3 Idiots' professor and veteran actor Achyut Potdar passes away at 91
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, popular for his role in the Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's film '3 Idiots', has passed away at the age of 91. He reportedly died on Monday at Jupiter hospital in Thane, where he had been admitted for the last few days due to ill health. However, the cause of his death is still not confirmed. Throughout his acting career, Potdar worked in several films and television serials, including Bollywood and Marathi cinema. His noteworthy work includes 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai', 'Ishq', 'Vaastav: The Reality', and others. On social media, a number of well-known Marathi GEC TV channels honoured the late actor, confirming the news of his death. Achyut Potdar dies at 91: The post On social media, Star Pravah's official Instagram account verified the news of his passing by expressing condolences. The note posted in honour of the actor says, 'A heartfelt tribute to senior actor Achyut Potdar… His smile, simplicity and honesty in every role will always be remembered". As per several reports, the actor was recently taken to a hospital in Mumbai due to age-related health issues. His funeral will take place today on August 19, in Thane. Who is Achyut Potdar? In case you were unaware, Achyut Potdar made his film industry debut when he was 44 years old without any formal training. He worked for Indian Oil for 25 years before retiring in 1992 at the age of 58, according to information on IMDb. The 3 Idiots actor notably served as a professor in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, following graduation, before joining the Indian Army. Over the years, Achyut Potdar worked in movies like Aakrosh, Tezaab, Parinda, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Dilwale, Yeh Dillagi, Rangeela, Mrityudand, Yeshwant, Ishq, Vaastav, Aa Ab Laut Chalen, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, Dabangg 2, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai, Ardh Satya, and Ventilator.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 Idiots' veteran actor, who was an ex-Indian Army officer and professor, dies at 91. Achyut Potdar joined Bollywood at 44
Achyut Potdar dies at 91 — mehtahansal (@mehtahansal) All you need to know about Achyut Potdar Veteran actor Achyut Potdar , best known for his memorable role as a college professor in the hit film 3 Idiots, passed away on Monday in Thane, Maharashtra, at the age of 91. As per the reports, the actor was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane due to health complications. The exact cause of his death has not been revealed, but reports suggest he had been recently hospitalised due to age-related health funeral is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 19 in Thane. Star Pravah confirmed his passing on social media, remembering him for his warmth, simplicity, and honesty in every role he his extensive career, he appeared in over 125 Hindi and Marathi films and acted in close to 100 television shows. Director Hansal Mehta expressed his admiration for the actor, recalling his memorable role as Jaggu Dada's father in the film Angaar. Mourning the demise of the actor, the filmmaker also mentioned the privilege of working with him during his own directorial debut, Jayate, where the actor portrayed a professional medical witness known for his sharp timing and dry Achyut Potdar is fondly remembered for his role as the strict college professor in 3 Idiots, which became iconic, especially for his dialogue, 'Kehna kya chahte ho?' that went viral and became a popular meme on social did you know that before becoming an actor, he was both a professor and an Indian Army officer? Before his acting career, Potdar served in the Indian Army and retired in 1967. Prior to joining the military, he worked as a professor in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. In addition to these profession, he also worked at the Indian Oil Corporation He entered the industry at the age of 44. Achyut Potdar's film career includes more than 125 Hindi and Marathi films. Some of his notable works include Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Parineeta, Dabangg 2, Ventilator, Tezaab, Rangeela, and television, the veteran actor appeared in popular series such as Wagle Ki Duniya, Bharat Ki Khoj, Majha Hoshil Na, and Mrs. Tendulkar. He was also active in Marathi cinema. From serving the nation as an Army officer and educating students as a professor, to winning hearts as an actor, his journey remains an inspiring example of dedication and passion.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
3 Idiots, Dabangg 2, Parineeta actor Achyut Potdar passed away at 91: Who was the veteran actor?
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who appeared in films like Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots, Salman Khan's Dabangg 2, Parineeta and more, is no more. He was 91. While the cause of his death is not revealed, reportedly, he was dealing with age-related issues. Reportedly, Potdar breathed his last on Monday in Thane. As per multiple reports, the actor was recently taken to a hospital in Mumbai due to age-related health issues. His funeral is said to take place on August 19 in Thane. The news of Achyut Potdar's death was confirmed on social media by the official Instagram handle of Star Pravah. Their post mentioned, 'A heartfelt tribute to senior actor Achyut Potdar… His smile, simplicity and honesty in every role will always be remembered." The actor, who acted in more than 125 Hindi and Marathi films, and over 100 TV serials. Achyut Potdar joined the entertainment industry at the age of 44, after working in the Indian Armed Forces and the Indian Oil Company. After his graduation, he reportedly began working as a professor at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Later, it is believed that Potdar joined the Indian Army. He starred in more than 125 Hindi and Marathi films. He also acted in more than 100 TV shows in his career. Achyut Potdar is best known for his popular role as a college professor in filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's blockbuster film 3 Idiots, starring Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan. Achyut went viral for his one-liner 'Kehna Kya Chahte Ho', sparking memes on social media. Potdar worked in films including 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, 3 Idiots, Dabangg 2, and Ventilator.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
3 Idiots' veteran actor, who was an ex-Indian Army officer and professor, dies at 91. Achyut Potdar joined Bollywood at 44
Synopsis Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, known for his role as a strict professor in 3 Idiots, passed away at 91 in Thane. Before acting, he served as an Indian Army officer and a professor. Over his long career, he appeared in more than 125 films and nearly 100 TV shows. His funeral will be held on August 19 in Thane. Veteran actor Achyut Potdar passed away at the age of 91. (Credit: IMDb) Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, best known for his memorable role as a college professor in the hit film 3 Idiots , passed away on Monday in Thane, Maharashtra, at the age of 91. As per the reports, the actor was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane due to health complications. The exact cause of his death has not been revealed, but reports suggest he had been recently hospitalised due to age-related health funeral is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 19 in Thane. Star Pravah confirmed his passing on social media, remembering him for his warmth, simplicity, and honesty in every role he played. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Star Pravah (@star_pravah) Throughout his extensive career, he appeared in over 125 Hindi and Marathi films and acted in close to 100 television shows. Director Hansal Mehta expressed his admiration for the actor, recalling his memorable role as Jaggu Dada's father in the film Angaar. Mourning the demise of the actor, the filmmaker also mentioned the privilege of working with him during his own directorial debut, Jayate, where the actor portrayed a professional medical witness known for his sharp timing and dry wit. — mehtahansal (@mehtahansal) Moreover, Achyut Potdar is fondly remembered for his role as the strict college professor in 3 Idiots, which became iconic, especially for his dialogue, 'Kehna kya chahte ho?' that went viral and became a popular meme on social did you know that before becoming an actor, he was both a professor and an Indian Army officer? Before his acting career, Potdar served in the Indian Army and retired in 1967. Prior to joining the military, he worked as a professor in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. In addition to these profession, he also worked at the Indian Oil Corporation. He entered the industry at the age of 44. Achyut Potdar's film career includes more than 125 Hindi and Marathi films. Some of his notable works include Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Parineeta, Dabangg 2, Ventilator, Tezaab, Rangeela, and Vaastav. On television, the veteran actor appeared in popular series such as Wagle Ki Duniya, Bharat Ki Khoj, Majha Hoshil Na, and Mrs. Tendulkar . He was also active in Marathi cinema. From serving the nation as an Army officer and educating students as a professor, to winning hearts as an actor, his journey remains an inspiring example of dedication and passion.
