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3 Idiots Professor Achyut Potdar Passes Away At 91
Updated on: 19 August, 2025 01:07 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar from 3 Idiots dies at 91
Achyut Potdar, the veteran actor who became a household name with his dialogue "Kehna kya chahte ho?" in 3 Idiots, passed away on Monday. He was 91 when he breathed his last. Potdar was suffering from age-related issues and was admitted to Thane`s Jupiter Hospital. His funeral will take place in Thane on August 19.
Although he had been in the entertainment industry for decades, it was his role in 3 Idiots that gainedhim immense recognition. In the film, he played the role of a professor.
In an iconic scene featuring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, the late actor`s memorable dialogues, "Kya baat hai" and "Kehna kya chahte ho?" became wildly popular. These are still widely used on social media as memes.
He joined the armed forces a year after his marriage through the Emergency Commission. It was in 1967 that he retiredwith the rank of captain. He later became a company man and was loyal to Indian Oil Corporation for over 25 years. He retired at the age of 58 in 1992.
While his stint at Indian Oil, Achyut Potdar experimented a lot with theatrical art, plays, and cultural activities. His passion for cinema eventually led him into television and movies in the early 1980s.
He made his Hindi film debut with Ajay Devgn`s Aakrosh and became an integral part of the film industry for over four decades.
Potdar acted in more than 125 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema, with notable films including 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.
He also left a mark on television with serials like Wagle Ki Duniya, Majha Hoshil Na, Mrs. Tendulkar, and Bharat Ki Khoj.
A deeply respected and effortlessly talented artist, Potdar`s death has received immense grief from his colleagues and fans. He will always be remembered as an actor who made audiences feel all kinds of emotions.
Radio City extends its heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace, Achyut Potdar.
Although he had been in the entertainment industry for decades, it was his role in 3 Idiots that gainedhim immense recognition. In the film, he played the role of a professor.
In an iconic scene featuring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, the late actor`s memorable dialogues, "Kya baat hai" and "Kehna kya chahte ho?" became wildly popular. These are still widely used on social media as memes.
Achyut Potdar`s acting journey
Did you know a fascinating fact about the veteran star? Prior to becoming an actor, Potdar served in the Indian Armed Forces and later went on to work with Indian Oil Corporation.He joined the armed forces a year after his marriage through the Emergency Commission. It was in 1967 that he retiredwith the rank of captain. He later became a company man and was loyal to Indian Oil Corporation for over 25 years. He retired at the age of 58 in 1992.
While his stint at Indian Oil, Achyut Potdar experimented a lot with theatrical art, plays, and cultural activities. His passion for cinema eventually led him into television and movies in the early 1980s.
He made his Hindi film debut with Ajay Devgn`s Aakrosh and became an integral part of the film industry for over four decades.
Potdar acted in more than 125 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema, with notable films including 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.
He also left a mark on television with serials like Wagle Ki Duniya, Majha Hoshil Na, Mrs. Tendulkar, and Bharat Ki Khoj.
A deeply respected and effortlessly talented artist, Potdar`s death has received immense grief from his colleagues and fans. He will always be remembered as an actor who made audiences feel all kinds of emotions.
Radio City extends its heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace, Achyut Potdar.
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