Veteran Actor Achyut Potdar Passes Away at 91

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Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, widely remembered for his role in 3 Idiots, passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 91

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He breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital, Thane, where he was admitted due to health complications

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While the exact cause remains undisclosed, doctors cited age-related issues behind his demise

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His funeral will take place in Thane on August 19, with family and close friends in attendance

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Audiences fondly remember him as the stern yet endearing professor in 3 Idiots

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Known for his dignified on-screen presence, he earned immense respect in the Hindi film industry

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