Achyut Potdar Biography

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Achyut Potdar : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Aug 22, 1934

Profession

Actor

Birth Place

Jabalpur, British India

Age

90 years old

Achyut Potdar is a famous Indian Actor, who was born on Aug 22, 1934 in Jabalpur, British India. Find Achyut Potdar age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Achyut Potdar’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Achyut Potdar

Achyut Potdar was an Indian actor in Bollywood and Marathi films. He is a viral social media meme sensation due to his dialogue “Arey, kehna kya chahte ho?” in 3 Idiots (2009). Potdar debuted in film Aakrosh (1980), and was seen in recent popular films like Dabangg 2, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., and Hum Saath Saath Hain. He acted in around 125 films, 95 serials, 26 plays, and 45 advertisements. He always treated acting as a serious hobby, accepting roles as they came. He was often cast for supporting but impactful characters.

Achyut Potdar biography mentions that he received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 from Sanand, a cultural group in Indore. He also received the Zee Marathi Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar in 2021.

Achyut Potdar Passing and Tributes

Achyut Potdar death date is 18 August 2025. He passed away at the age of 90 at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, Maharashtra. He was cremated the next day on August 19, 2025. The news of Achyut Potdar death was confirmed by Star Pravah on Instagram. They paid tribute to the senior actor, saying, “His smile, simplicity, and honesty in every role will always be remembered.”

Health Struggles Before the End

The exact Achyut Potdar cause of death has not been officially confirmed. However, it is believed that he had been struggling with several age-related health complications in his final days, which later became Achyut Potdar cause of death. He was admitted to Jupiter Hospital before his passing due to those issues.

A Long and Rich Life

At the time of his passing, Achyut Potdar age was 90 years old. He passed away just four days before his 91st birthday. He was born on August 22, 1934, in Jabalpur, Central Provinces and Berar, British India, and grew up in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Potdar completed his postgraduate degree in economics in 1961, with first position and a medal, then became a professor in Rewa, MP, then joined the Indian Army, retiring as a captain in 1967. started acting when Achyut Potdar age was 44 years old and worked as an executive with Indian Oil for nearly 25 years, retiring in 1992 at age 58.

Achyut Potdar Life Partner and Enduring Bond

Achyut Potdar wife was Rajneet Monga. She was a corporate professional, and they celebrated a golden jubilee together. Their relationship was long-lasting but private. Achyut Potdar wife rarely appeared publicly, allowing Potdar’s work to take center stage.

His Close-Knit Roots

Achyut Potdar family was Marathi Brahmin. His parents were Ashok Anand and his wife. His close-knit family included his wife and daughter. The couple had a daughter, Anuradha Paraskar, who captured her father’s journey in a biography released on his 90th birthday in 2024.