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'''Achyut Potdar''' (born 22 August 1934) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] actor who has worked in over 125 [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130527110340/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-19/tv/38673279_1_neetha-shetty-sony-tv-haunted-nights "Achyut Poddar and Neeta Shetty in Ravi Ojha's next"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''.</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Achyut Potdar |url=http://www.indicine.com/name/achyut-potdar/ |publisher=indicine |accessdate=16 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221121319/http://www.indicine.com/name/achyut-potdar/ |archivedate=21 February 2013 }}</ref> 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|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. He received [[Zee Marathi]] Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar in 2021 for playing the role of Appa in the television serial [[Majha Hoshil Na]].

===Television work===
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* ''[[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)|Pradhan Mantri]]'' ([[Zee TV]])
* ''[[Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo]]'' ([[Zee TV]])
* ''[[Aahat]]'' Season 1 (1995-2001)'' ([[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]])
* ''[[Wagle Ki Duniya]]''
* ''[[Majha Hoshil Na]]'' ([[Zee Marathi]])
* ''[[Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki]]''
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===Filmography===
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*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 (2005 film)|Parineeta]]'' as Gurucharan, Vidya Balan's Father
* 2005 ''[[Vaada (film)|Vaada]]''
* 2004 ''[[Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004 film)|Ek Se Badhkar Ek]]'' as Advocate Nadkarni
* 2004 ''[[Dev (2004 film)|Dev]]''
* 2004 ''[[Police Force: An Inside Story]]''
* 2003 ''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat]]''
* 2003 ''[[Yeh Dil]]''
* 2003 ''[[Dhund: The Fog]]''
* 2002 ''[[Rishtey (film)|Rishtey]]''
* 2002 ''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]''
* 2002 ''Bharat Bhagya Vidhata''
* 2001 ''[[Hum Ho Gaye Aapke]]''
* 2001 ''[[Grahan]]''
* 2001 ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
* 2000 ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
* 2000 ''[[Khauff]]''
* 1999 ''[[Dahek|Dahek – A Burning Passion]]''
* 1999 ''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain]]''
* 1999 ''[[Gair (film)|Gair]]''
* 1999 ''[[Vaastav: The Reality]]''
* 1999 ''[[Daag: The Fire]]''
* 1999 ''[[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]]''
* 1999 ''[[Nyaydaata]]''
* 1998 ''[[Keemat – They Are Back]]''
* 1998 ''[[Aakrosh (1998 film)|Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger]]''
* 1998 ''[[Yugpurush]]''
* 1998 ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
* 1997 ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
* 1997 ''[[Udaan (1997 film)|Udaan]]''
* 1997 ''[[Insaaf (1997 film)|Insaaf]]''
* 1997 ''[[Auzaar]]''
* 1997 ''[[Yeshwant]]''
* 1997 ''[[Shapath]]''
* 1997 ''[[Sanam (1997 film)|Sanam]]''
* 1997 ''[[Mrityudand]]''
* 1996 ''[[Shastra (film)|Shastra]]''
* 1996 ''Bal Bramhachari''
* 1996 ''[[Agni Sakshi (1996 film)|Agni Sakshi]]''
* 1996 ''[[Vijeta (1996 film)|Vijeta]]''
* 1995 ''[[Rangeela (1995 film)|Rangeela]]'' as Mr. Joshi (Mili's father)
* 1995 ''Bollywood Dreams''
* 1995 ''[[Gundaraj]]''
* 1995 ''[[Andolan (1995 film)|Andolan]]''
* 1995 ''[[Surakshaa (1995 film)|Surakshaa]]''
* 1994 ''[[Droh Kaal]]''
* 1994 ''[[Yeh Dillagi]]'' as Kajol's father
* 1994 ''[[Dilwale (1994 film)|Dilwale]]''
* 1994 ''[[Elaan (1994 film)|Elaan]]''
* 1993 ''[[Shatranj (film)|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 (1991 film)|Narasimha]]''
* 1990 ''[[Disha]]''
* 1989 ''[[Parinda]]''
* 1988 ''[[Tezaab]]''
* 1988 ''[[Rihaee (1988 film)|Rihaee]]''
* 1986 ''[[Mera Dharam]]''
* 1985 ''[[Nasoor]]''
* 1985 ''[[Aghaat]]''
* 1984 ''[[Giddh]]''
* 1983 ''[[Ardh Satya]]''
* 1982 ''[[Vijeta (1982 film)|Vijeta]]''
* 1981 ''[[Sazaye Maut]]''
* 1980 ''[[Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai]]''
* 1980 ''[[Aakrosh (1980 film)|Aakrosh]]''
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==See also==
{{portal|Biography|Bollywood}}
* [[List of Indian film actors]]
* [[List of people from Indore]]
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0693027}}

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