Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who was famous for the memorable role of a strict professor in 3 Idiots, died on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was 91 years old. The actor breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane. He was admitted to the hospital due to a health related issue. The exact reason for his death has not yet been revealed. His last rites will be held in Thane on 19 August. At the same time, due to the death of veteran actor, weeds have passed from Marathi cinema to TV and Bollywood.

Indian Army earned name in the acting world
Before making his mark in cinema, Achyut Potdar was working in the Indian Armed Forces and later also worked in the Indian Oil Company. His passion for acting gave him an entry in films and television in the 1980s and he had a longer career here.

Work in more than 125 films of Hindi and Marathi
Potdar acted in more than 125 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. His filmography includes outrage, why Albert Pinto gets angry, Ardh Truth, Tezaab, Parinda, Raju became Gentleman, Dilwale, Rangeela, Really, Hum Saath Hai Hai, Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Dabangg 2 and Ventilator were appreciated by critics and Kamarshali successful films.

Famous with 3 Idiots
He became famous in every household by playing the role of Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster film 3 Idiots. What do you want to say to say their dialogue is very famous on social media. Which is still used in social media and memes.

Also done a lot of work on the small screen
Apart from films, Potdar also worked a lot on television. He appeared in famous shows like ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’, ‘Majha Hoshila Na’, ‘Mrs. Tendulkar’ and ‘India Ki Khoj’. His versatility helped him to move forward easily between the stage, TV and cinema, which gave him a lot of respect.

Fans and fellow artists are paying tribute
The news of his death has raged a wave of mourning on social media. Fans and the industry fellow are paying tribute to the actor on social media on his death and remembering as a humble, dedicated artist. Of course, the contribution of Aadhayut Potdar to Indian cinema is incredible, and his legacy as both Marathi and Hindi actors will continue to inspire the generations of artists.

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