Veteran Bollywood actor Achyut Potdar, celebrated for his portrayal of a professor in Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots, passed away on August 18, as confirmed by his daughter, Anuradha Paraskar.
Having acted in more than 125 films, Potdar took his last breath at Jupiter Hospital in Thane.
Anuradha Paraskar mentioned that the actor was nearing his 91st birthday. “He was aging, but yesterday he lost consciousness in the afternoon. We admitted him to Jupiter Hospital, and within a few hours, by about 9 PM, he experienced heart failure… It was a swift yet peaceful passing,” she stated.
Potdar is most fondly remembered for his role as a college professor in 3 Idiots, alongside Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, and R Madhavan. His iconic line, Arey kehna kya chahte ho (“What are you trying to say?”), went viral on social media.
He was also known for his work in films like 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.
He also appeared in TV shows like Bharat Ek Khoj (Doordarshan), Shubh Mangal Savadhan, All The Best, Mrs. Tendulkar, Pradhan Mantri, and Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo.
