Veteran actor Achyuta Potdar, who was widely appreciated for his memorable role of a strict professor in 3 Idiots, passed away on Monday, 18 August 2025. He was 91 years old. Potdar died at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, where he was admitted due to health complications. His last rites will be performed at Thane on August 19.
Prior to acting, Potdar served in the Indian Armed Forces and later worked in the Indian Oil Company. Due to his passion for acting, he ventured into film and television in the 1980s and had a rich career spanning over four decades.
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Potdar acted in over 125 projects in Hindi and Marathi films. Prominent among his films are Akrosh, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon 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.
His role in Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster film 3 Idiots made him a household name. His dialogue “Kehna Kya Chahte Ho” is still remembered on social media and in memes.
Apart from films, Potdar also made significant contributions to television. He acted in shows like ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’, ‘Majha Hoshil Na’, ‘Mrs Tendulkar’ and ‘Bharat Ki Khoj’.
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