US Edition3 Idiots Actor Achyut Potdar Passes Away at 91; ‘Permanent Fan’ Hansal Mehta Pays Tribute
Achyut Potdar acted in over 125 films and nearly 100 TV serials, transitioning from Indian Army captain to a beloved character actor in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
- In Thane, Achyut Potdar, the veteran actor, died Monday at Jupiter Hospital at age 91 after health complications.
- After retiring from the Indian Armed Forces, Achyut Potdar joined Indian Oil Corporation before entering Bollywood at age 44.
- Over his career, Achyut Potdar featured in more than 125 films and 100 television serials, and his line `Arey kehna kya chahte ho?` from 3 Idiots remains a cult favourite.
- His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, in Thane, after news prompted widespread mourning on social media from fans, celebrities, and colleagues.
- Beyond his memorable roles, his journey underscores an enduring legacy as Achyut Potdar's contributions in cinema and television will inspire future generations.
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Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots' costar & veteran actor Achyut Potdar dies at 91
His brief appearance of a professor in Rajkumar Hirani’s “3 Idiots” (2019), and his dialogue “Kehna Kya Chahte Ho” became one of the fan favourite moments from the Aamir Khan-starrer movie and has been recreated in pop culture time and again through memes.
3 Idiots actor Achyut Potdar passes away at 91; ‘permanent fan’ Hansal Mehta pays tribute
Achyut Potdar Death News: Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who was known to play the role of a professor in Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots, passed away in Mumbai on Monday. The veteran actor leaves a vast body on work in cinema and TV.
Bollywood Actor Achyut Potdar Demise: Actor Achyut Potdar breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane. He was admitted to the hospital due to some health complications before his death.
Famous actor Achyuta Potdar has passed away at the age of 91. He had worked in more than 125 films in his acting career. These include films in Hindi, Marathi and other languages.
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