Actor
Achyut Potdar
Born August 22, 1934 in Jabalpur, Central Provinces, British IndiaDied August 18, 202544 films
Achyut Potdar was born on 22 August 1934 in Jabalpur, Central Provinces, British India. He was an actor, known for 3 Idiots (2009), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Ishq (1997). He died on 18 August 2025 in Thane, Maharashtra, India.
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First watch3 Idiots20098.0as Machine Class ProfessorRascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes…View filmEssential films
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44 films as actor- 2014Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
- 2012Ferrari Ki SawaariShop Owner
- 20093 IdiotsMachine Class Professor
- 2009Ek Tho Chance
- 2008KarzzzzDr. Shastri
- 2008BhoothnathPandit
- 2006Lage Raho Munna Bhai2nd Innings Resident
- 2005ParineetaGurcharan
- 2003Qayamat: City Under Threat
- 2003Yeh DilMansukh
- 2002RishteyDoctor-pediatrician
- 2001Hum Ho Gaye Aap KeMohan's father
- 2001GrahanChief Minister Jagdish Acharya
- 2000AaghaazJudge
- 1999Hum Saath Saath HainKhan Saheb
- 1999Dahek A Burning PassionHindu Leader
- 1999Daag: The FireProsecutor
- 1999Aa ab Laut ChalenLekh Kapoor
- 1997Mrityudand
- 1997Auzaar
- 1997...JayateDr. Yambahadur Roka
- 1996ShastraVijay's Guardian (as Achyut Poddar)
- 1995RangeelaMr. Joshi
- 1995GundarajChauhan
- 1993HastiAhluwalia
- 1993DaminiCommissioner of Police
- 1992Raju Ban Gaya GentlemanMr. Joshi
- 1992AngaarJaggu's Father
- 1992ChamatkarTicket checker
- 1992Current
- 1991Prahaar
- 1990Disha
- 1989ParindaPriest
- 1989Salim Langde Pe Mat RoLala
- 1989RaakhAamir's Father
- 1988TezaabMunna's father
- 1986Mera Dharam
- 1985AghaatChhotelal's brother
- 1985NasoorDr. Hira
- 1984Giddh: The Vulture
- 1983Ardh SatyaInspector Patil
- 1983GodamFather-in-law
- 1981Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata HaiChandumal Potdar
- 1980AakroshMr. More