Bollywood actor
Achyut Potdar (born 22 August 1934), also simply known as Achyut, is an Indian actor who has worked in over 125 Bollywood films.[1][2] 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. 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.
Filmography
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 Narsimha
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
Television
Films
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
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