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He also shared a film clip in which he worked with him. Hansal Mehta also recalled working with the late actor and penned a long note.
Jackie Shroff Pays Tribute To Late Actor Achyut Potdar
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who was known for his memorable supporting roles in Hindi cinema, passed away, leaving the film industry in grief. With a career spanning over three decades, Potdar appeared in more than 125 films and television shows, leaving behind a legacy of impactful performances in movies like 3 Idiots, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Tamanna, and Mission Kashmir. Actor Jackie Shroff, who had shared screen space with Potdar in several films, took to social media to mourn the veteran’s loss.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Jackie Shroff shared an unseen photo and wrote, “This pic with Achyut ji will always by in my heart.” The picture shows the camaraderie the two actors shared off-screen. He also shared a film clip in which he worked with him. Hansal Mehta also recalled working with the late actor and penned a long note.
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Achyut Potdar Passes Away At 91:
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, widely celebrated for his memorable role as a strict professor in 3 Idiots, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was 91. The actor breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, where he had been admitted due to health complications. The exact cause of his death has not been revealed. His funeral will take place on August 19 in Thane.
Before making his mark in cinema, Achyut Potdar served in the Indian Armed Forces and later worked with the Indian Oil Company. His passion for acting eventually led him to films and television in the 1980s, paving the way for a prolific career that spanned more than four decades.
Potdar acted in over 125 films across Hindi and Marathi cinema. His filmography includes critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles such as 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.
Hansal Mehta On the late actor:
Hansal Mehta took to X (formerly Twitter), to share a picture of Achyut Potdar. Remembering him fondly, the filmmaker wrote, “I was a fan of his character as Jaggu dada’s father. The line “Ae Jaggu” from “Angaar” made me his permanent fan. Was a privilege to have directed him in my directorial debut “Jayate”. He played a professional medical witness. Amazing timing and a super caustic sense of humour. Go well Achyut Potdar sir.”
Tributes Pour In for the Veteran Actor
Apart from films, Potdar also made his presence felt on television. He appeared in popular shows like Wagle Ki Duniya, Majha Hoshil Na, Mrs Tendulkar, and Bharat Ki Khoj. His versatility allowed him to move seamlessly between stage, TV, and cinema, earning him respect across the industry.
News of his passing has led to an outpouring of grief on social media. Fans and colleagues have remembered him as a humble, dedicated performer whose work left a lasting impression on audiences.
Achyut Potdar’s contribution to Indian cinema remains immense, and his legacy as both a Marathi and Hindi actor will continue to inspire generations of performers.
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g…Read More
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g… Read More
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