Achyut Potdar

Achyut Potdar (born 22 August 1934), also simply known as Achyut, 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.

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''. He also played 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''.

Television

* '' Bharat Ek Khoj'' (Doordarshan)
* '' Pradhanmantri'' (ABP News)
* ''Shubh Mangal Savadhan'' (Sahara One)
* ''Aandolan'' (Aaj Tak)
* ''Amita Ka Amit''
* ''All The Best'' (Doordarshan)
* '' Mrs. Tendulkar'' (SAB TV)
* '' Pradhan Mantri'' (Zee TV)
* '' Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo'' (Zee TV)
* '' Aahat'' Season 1 (1995–2001)'' ( Sony TV)
* '' Wagle Ki Duniya''
* '' Majha Hoshil Na'' (Zee Marathi)
* '' Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki''
* ''Maarshall''

Films

*2019 ''Hausla''
* 2014 '' Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami''
* 2013 '' R... Rajkumar'' as Pandit
* 2012 '' Dabangg 2'' as Debi Prasad
* 2012 '' Ferrari Ki Sawaari''
* 2009 ''3 Idiots'' as lecturer who taught machines
* 2009 '' Ek Tho Chance''
* 2008 '' Karzzzz''
* 2008 '' Bhoothnath''
* 2006 '' Lage Raho Munna Bhai''
* 2006 '' Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera''
* 2005 '' Pehchaan: The Face of Truth''
* 2005 '' Parineeta'' as Gurucharan, Vidya Balan's Father
* 2005 '' Vaada''
* 2004 '' Ek Se Badhkar Ek'' as Advocate Nadkarni
* 2004 '' Dev''
* 2004 '' Police Force: An Inside Story''
* 2003 '' Qayamat: City Under Threat''
* 2003 '' Yeh Dil''
* 2003 '' Dhund: The Fog''
* 2002 '' Rishtey''
* 2002 '' Dil Hai Tumhaara''
* 2002 ''Bharat Bhagya Vidhata''
* 2001 '' Hum Ho Gaye Aapke''
* 2001 ''Grahan''
* 2001 '' Farz''
* 2000 '' Aaghaaz''
* 2000 '' Khauff''
* 1999 '' Dahek – A Burning Passion''
* 1999 '' Hum Saath-Saath Hain''
* 1999 '' Gair''
* 1999 '' Vaastav: The Reality''
* 1999 '' Daag: The Fire''
* 1999 '' Aa Ab Laut Chalen''
* 1999 '' Nyaydaata''
* 1998 '' Keemat – They Are Back''
* 1998 '' Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
* 1998 '' Yugpurush''
* 1998 '' Barsaat Ki Raat''
* 1997 ''Ishq''
* 1997 '' Udaan''
* 1997 '' Insaaf''
* 1997 '' Auzaar''
* 1997 '' Yeshwant''
* 1997 '' Shapath''
* 1997 '' Sanam''
* 1997 '' Mrityudand''
* 1996 ''Shastra''
* 1996 ''Bal Bramhachari''
* 1996 '' Agni Sakshi''
* 1996 '' Vijeta''
* 1995 '' Rangeela'' as Mr. Joshi (Mili's father)
* 1995 ''Bollywood Dreams''
* 1995 '' Gundaraj''
* 1995 '' Andolan''
* 1995 '' Surakshaa''
* 1994 '' Droh Kaal''
* 1994 '' Yeh Dillagi'' as Kajol's father
* 1994 '' Dilwale''
* 1994 '' Elaan''
* 1993 ''Shatranj''
* 1993 '' Damini – Lightning''
* 1993 '' Hasti''
* 1993 ''Geetanjali''
* 1993 '' Anth''
* 1993 '' Aashiq Awara''
* 1992 '' Angaar''
* 1992 '' Chamatkar''
* 1992 ''Humlaa''
* 1992 ''Current''
* 1992 ''Vansh''
* 1992 ''Maarg''
* 1992 '' Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman''
* 1991 '' Shikari: The Hunter''
* 1991 '' Prahaar: The Final Attack''
* 1991 ''Narasimha''
* 1990 '' Disha''
* 1989 '' Parinda''
* 1988 '' Tezaab''
* 1988 '' Rihaee''
* 1986 ''Mera Dharam''
* 1985 '' Nasoor''
* 1985 '' Aghaat''
* 1984 '' Giddh''
* 1983 '' Ardh Satya''
* 1982 '' Vijeta''
* 1981 ''Sazaye Maut''
* 1980 '' Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai''
* 1980 '' Aakrosh''

Awards and nominations

On 16 August 2015, Sanand, a cultural group in Indore, felicitated Achyut Potdar with Lifetime Achievement Award for his glorious career, marking several decades, in Bollywood and remarkable contribution to the field of Art. He received Zee Marathi Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar in 2021 for playing the role of Appa in the television serial Majha Hoshil Na.

See also

* List of Indian film actors
* List of people from Indore

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Potdar, Achyut
1934 births
20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors
Indian male film actors
Indian male soap opera actors
Living people
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Male actors from Indore
People from Jabalpur
People from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Male actors in Marathi television