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Occupation
  
Years active
  
1978 - present


Name
  
Achyut Potdar

Role
  
Actor

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Born
  
22 August 1934 (age 90) (
1934-08-22
)

Movies
  
3 Idiots, Yeh Dillagi, Parineeta, Rangeela, Dil Hai Tumhaara

Similar People
  
Govind Nihalani, Dilip Shukla, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Kundan Shah, N Chandra

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Achyut Potdar (22 August 1934) is an Indian actor who has worked in over 125 Bollywood films. In addition to film, Potdar has appeared in 95 serials, 26 plays and 45 ads.

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Early life and education

He was born to a Marathi Brahmin family at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Achyut Potdar spent his childhood at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and post graduated in 1961 with a major in economics with first position thus earning himself a university medal.

Career

After university, he became a professor at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, and later joined the Indian Army from which he retired as a captain in 1967. He later worked with Indian Oil as an executive for a period of nearly 25 years and retired at the age of 58 in 1992.

Potdar would participate in theatrical ventures and plays whilst working in Indian Oil and would host their cultural events.

Well known for his character roles in Bollywood, he entered this industry at the age of 44 years, coming from an army background and having spent years in the corporate world.

Potdar pursued acting as a serious hobby, he never went to ask for roles and did only those that came his way. He is almost a fixed character in Vidhu Vinod Chopra films.

His latest films include Dabangg 2, Ferrari Ki Sawaari and 3 Idiots. Recently he is playing a character in the serial Amita Ka Amit on Sony Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Potdar also portrayed Jayaprakash Narayan on the television series Pradhanmantri and the character of Aaj Tak on Aandolan.

Awards and Achievements

On sunday, 16 August 2015,Sanand a cultural group in Indore felicitated Mr. Achyut Potdar with Lifetime Achievement Award for his glorious career, marking several decades, in Bollywood and remarkable contribution to the field of Art.

Filmography

Actor
2020
Majha Hoshil Na (TV Series) as
Aappa
2018
Phamous as
Radhe's Father
2016
Daakiya Daak Laya (Short) as
Dadu
2016
Ventilator
2013
R... Rajkumar as
Pandit
2012
Dabangg 2 as
Beni Prasad
2012
Ferrari Ki Sawaari as
Shop owner
2012
Arjun: The Warrior Prince as
Shivnandan (voice)
2010
Adaalat (TV Series) as
Judge Ashutosh Manchandani
- Raaton Ka Raja Saamri (2011) - Judge Ashutosh Manchandani
- Theatre Mein Qatl (2011) - Judge Ashutosh Manchandani
- Qatil Boxer (2011) - Judge Ashutosh Manchandani
- Jaadugar Ki Khooni Talwar (2010) - Judge Ashutosh Manchandani
- C.I.D. Officer Abhijeet Adaalat Mein (2010) - Judge Ashutosh Manchandani
2009
Ek Tho Chance
2009
3 Idiots as
Machine Class Professor
2008
Karzzzz as
Dr. Shastri
2008
Thodi Life Thoda Magic
2008
Don Muthu Swami as
Ishwar Swami
2008
Bhoothnath as
Pandit (as Achyut Poddar)
2006
Carry On, Munna Bhai as
2nd Innings' resident
2006
Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera as
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
2005
Pehchaan: The Face of Truth as
Judge
2005
Parineeta as
Gurcharan (as Achyut Poddar)
2005
Vaada as
Judge
2004
Ek Se Badhkar Ek as
Advocate Nadkarni
2004
Dev as
Qureshi
2004
Police Force: An Inside Story as
Senior Officer (Bade Babu)
2003
2 October as
Laxminarayan Abhyankar
2003
Qayamat: City Under Threat
2003
Yeh Dil as
Mansukh Dada (as Achut Puddar)
2003
Dhund: The Fog
2002
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata as
Doctor (uncredited)
2002
Rishtey as
Doctor-pediatrician
2002
Dil Hai Tumhaara (as Achyut Poddar)
2001
Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke as
Mohan's Father
2001
Grahan as
Chief Minister Jagdish Acharya
2001
Farz as
Police head
2000
Mita De Bindiya Utha De Bandook as
School Master
2000
Aaghaaz as
The Judge
2000
Khauff (as Achyut Poddar)
1999
Nyaydaata as
Police Commissioner Bharti Desai
1999
Dahek: A Burning Passion as
Hindu leader
1999
Hum Saath-Saath Hain as
Khan Saab
1999
Gair as
Pool player
1999
Vaastav: The Reality
1999
Suraag: The Clue (TV Series) as
Commissioner
- Episode #1.14 (1999) - Commissioner
1999
Daag: The Fire as
Prosecutor
1999
Aa Ab Laut Chalen as
Lekh Kapoor (Ranjit's Father)
1998
Barsaat Ki Raat
1998
Kudrat as
Principal
1998
Jiyaala as
Dy Comm of Police
1998
Keemat: They Are Back
1998
Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger as
Mantri
1998
Yugpurush: A Man Who Comes Just Once in a Way as
Inspector who released Ranjan (uncredited)
1997
...Jayate (TV Movie) as
Dr. Yambahadur Roka
1997
Shapath as
Satyajeet 'Satya Babu'
1997
The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand as
Ketki's father (Special Appearance)
1997
Ishq as
Barrister Gokhale
1997
Udaan as
Chandra Prakash
1997
Hameshaa
1997
Insaaf: The Final Justice as
Victim's dad
1997
Sanam as
Datta (Leader)
1997
Auzaar
1997
Yeshwant as
Kale
1997
Khamoshi (TV Series)
1996
Diljale as
Raghuveer
1996
Laalchee as
Doctor
1996
Shastra as
Vijay's Guardian (as Achyut Poddar)
1996
Bal Bramhachari as
Dr. Joshi (as Achut Potdar)
1996
Agni Sakshi as
Commisioner
1996
Vijeta as
Major. Michael (uncredited)
1995
Gambler as
Police Cheif
1995
Rangeela as
Mr. Joshi (Mili's father)
1995
Gundaraj as
Chauhan (as Achyut Poddar)
1995
Policewala Gunda
1995
Andolan as
Interviewer
1995
Surakshaa as
Vikram Singh
1994
Purush as
Naravne
1994
Droh Kaal as
DGP O.P. Kapoor
1994
Anth as
Father of raped dead girl
1994
Yeh Dillagi as
Dharampal (as Achyut Poddar)
1994
Khuddar as
Commissioner (uncredited)
1994
Dilwale as
Head of Central Mental Hospital
1994
Elaan as
Prosecuting Lawyer (uncredited)
1993
Shatranj as
Ramu
1993
Aashik Aawara as
Raja
1993
Geetanjali as
Math Prof. I.K. Iyer
1993
Hasti as
Ahluwalia
1993
Damini as
Commissioner of Police
1993
Bhookamp as
Professor Gupta
1992
Maarg as
Dr. Jagtap
1992
Sangeet as
Indra Narayan Joshi
1992
Ye Duniya Gazab Ki (TV Series)(1992)
1992
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman as
Joshi
1992
Angaar as
Jaggu's Father (uncredited)
1992
Chamatkar as
Ticket checker
1992
Humlaa as
Public Prosecutor
1992
Current
1992
Disha as
Munshi
1992
Vansh
1991
Shikari: The Hunter as
Raja Saab (as Achut Poddar)
1991
Prahaar: The Final Attack as
Sheirly's Father
1991
Narasimha as
Saxena's employee
1989
Chambu Gabale as
Commissioner
1989
Parinda as
Marriage Priest (panditji)
1989
Bharat Ek Khoj (TV Series) as
Sukhvihara / Prof. Jinsivale / Govindrao / ...
- Extremists And Moderates (1989) - Prof. Jinsivale
- Mahatma Phule (1989) - Govindrao
- Indigo Revolt (1989) - Daroga
- Shivaji: Part 1 (1989) - Shahaji
- The Delhi Sultanate: Part 1 - The Arrival Of Turk Afghans And Prithviraj Raso (1989) - Sarangdev Makwana
- Ashok: Part 2 (1989) - Sukhvihara (as Achyut Poddar)
- Ashok: Part 1 (1989) - Sukhvihara
1989
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro as
Lala
1989
Raakh as
Aamir's Father
1989
Guru as
Arun's Father
1988
Wagle Ki Duniya (TV Series) as
Officer after the transfer of Mr. Verma
- Bribe (1988) - Officer after the transfer of Mr. Verma
1988
Tezaab as
Mr. Deshmukh - Munna's father
1988
Rihaee as
Ramji
1988
Kabzaa as
Municipal Commissioner Shashikant (uncredited)
1988
Pestonjee
1986
Mera Dharam
1986
Nukkad (TV Series) as
Girdhari seth
- Cricket Match (1986) - Girdhari seth
1985
Anantyatra as
Sanyal
1985
Aghaat as
Chotelal's elder brother
1985
Nasoor as
Dr. Hira
1984
Giddh: The Vulture as
Desai
1984
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! as
Presiding Judge 3
1983
Godam as
Father-in-law
1983
Ardh Satya as
Inspector Patil
1982
Vijeta
1981
Sazaye Maut
1980
Aakrosh as
Forest Officer More
1980
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai as
Chandumal Potdar (mill owner)
1979
Shaayad as
Judge
Self
2013
Pradhanmantri (TV Series) as
Jayaprakash Narayan
1984
Party as
Self

References

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