Veteran Actor Achyut Potdar, Remembered for ‘3 Idiots’ Role, Dies at 91

The entertainment world is in mourning following the death of Achyut Potdar, a well-known actor in both Hindi and Marathi cinema. Potdar, who was 91 years old, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, Mumbai. The cause of his death remains unknown. The film industry is expressing deep sadness at his passing. Preliminary reports suggest that Potdar had been facing health problems, which led to his hospitalization. His last rites will be performed in Thane on August 19, 2025. Prior to his acting career, Potdar served in the Indian Army and worked at the Indian Oil Company. He entered the world of acting in the 1980s, quickly winning the hearts of audiences with his impressive performances. Throughout his career, Achyut Potdar played many memorable roles. His film credits include ‘Aakrosh,’ ‘Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai,’ ‘Ardh Satya,’ ‘Tezaab,’ ‘Parinda,’ ‘Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman,’ ‘Dilwale,’ ‘Yeh Dillagi,’ ‘Rangeela,’ ‘Mrityudand,’ ‘Yashwant,’ ‘Ishq,’ ‘Vaastav,’ ‘Aa Ab Laut Chalen,’ ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain,’ ‘Parineeta,’ ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai,’ ‘Dabangg 2,’ and ‘Ventilator.’ He is particularly recognized for his role as an engineering professor in Aamir Khan’s film ‘3 Idiots’. His dialogue, ‘Are akhir kehna kya chahte ho?’ (What do you want to say, after all?) became very popular. Besides films, Achyut Potdar also appeared in television shows like ‘Wagle Ki Duniya,’ ‘Maza Hoshil Na,’ ‘Mrs. Tendulkar,’ and ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’. Social media is filled with tributes from fans and colleagues who are remembering the actor.