A sad news has come from the Hindi cinema world. Famous actor Achyuta Potdar is no more among us. He breathed his last at the age of 91. As soon as the news of his death came out, a wave of mourning has spread in the film industry and the audience.
Got a different identity from 3 Idiots
Achyuta Potdar worked in more than 125 films in his long and illustrious career. However, he got the most popularity from the role of Professor played in the Aamir Khan starrer film *3 Idiots*. This character gave him an indelible identity among the audience.
Journey from army and corporate to acting
Before becoming an actor, Achyuta Potdar served in the Indian Army. Apart from this, he was also associated with Indian Oil Corporation. He entered the world of acting in the 1980s and then remained continuously active in films and TV shows for four decades. Originally, he was associated with Marathi film and TV world and there too he made a special identity with his talent.
Equally popular on small and big screen
Along with films, Achyuta Potdar was also very active on the small screen. Marathi channel *Star Pravah* confirmed his death through an Instagram post. He was seen in all kinds of roles from serious to light-hearted on screen and the audience always appreciated him.
Part of memorable films
In his career, Potdar worked in many hit films like *Ardh Satya*, *Tezaab*, *Dilwale*, *Vastav*, *Parineeta*, *Lage Raho Munna Bhai*, *Dabangg* and *3 Idiots*. His acting in every film left a deep impression on the audience.
Irreparable loss for the cinema world
The death of Achyuta Potdar is being considered a big loss for the film industry. The passion and simplicity with which he acted will always be remembered as an inspiration for upcoming artists.
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