Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/08/1934 |
| Age | 90 years (died on 18, Aug, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 18/08/2025 |
Latest News about Achyut Potdar
18/08/2025
Veteran Indian actor Achyut Potdar, renowned for his iconic supporting role as the quirky professor in '3 Idiots' and his work in 'Ardh Satya', passed away in Thane, Maharashtra, at the age of 91. While an official cause of death was not immediately disclosed, reports indicated he had recently been hospitalized due to age-related health complications.
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Bio/Wiki
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
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| Religion | Hindu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 166 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Not Known |
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| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate degree in Economics (1961) |
Personal Life
| School | Not Known |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Rajni Monga |
| Children | Anuradha Paraskar |
Family
| Father | Ashok Anand |
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| Mother | Saraswati Potdar |
| Spouse | Rajni Monga |
| Children | Anuradha Paraskar |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Achyut Potdar graduated with a major in economics, attaining the first position. | |
| 2. He retired from the Indian army as a captain in 1967 and later served as an executive at Indian Oil. | |
| 3. While working at Indian Oil, he engaged in numerous theatrical ventures and plays. | |
| 4. Acting remained a hobby for Potdar, who never actively pursued roles but accepted those that came his way. | |
| 5. Achyut Potdar shares a close friendship with filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and frequently appears in his films. | |
| 6. He worked as a professor in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, before joining the Indian Army through the Emergency Commission after the 1962 war. | |
| 7. His line 'Kahna Kya Chahte Ho' from the film 3 Idiots became very popular and a viral meme. |