Tributes Pour In for Achyut Potdar: Actor of ‘3 Idiots’ Fame Passes Away

The film industry is saddened by the passing of Achyut Potdar, a celebrated actor known for his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Potdar died at the age of 91. He passed away on August 18, 2025, at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, Mumbai. The reason for his death has not been revealed. His demise has brought grief to the film fraternity. According to initial reports, Potdar had been dealing with health issues, which led to his hospitalization. His last rites are scheduled to take place in Thane on August 19, 2025. Before becoming an actor, Achyut Potdar served in the Indian Army and later worked for the Indian Oil Company. He began his acting journey in the 1980s, quickly gaining popularity with his performances. Potdar’s career included many memorable roles in various films. Some of his notable films 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 remembered for his role in Aamir Khan’s ‘3 Idiots’ where he played an engineering professor. His famous dialogue ‘Are akhir kehna kya chahte ho?’ (What do you want to say, after all?) from the movie is still popular. Apart from films, Achyut Potdar also worked in television shows like ‘Wagle Ki Duniya,’ ‘Maza Hoshil Na,’ ‘Mrs. Tendulkar,’ and ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’. Social media users are expressing their condolences and paying tribute to him.