Veteran actor Achyut Potdar passed away at the age of 91 yesterday in Thane. He acted in over 100 films, including Rangeela and 3 Idiots. Some prominent names from the film industry offered condolences to the departed soul.
Film industry offers condolences to Achyut Potdar: “He was the first one to arrive and last one to leave the set”
Rajesh Mapuskar: My working collaboration started with Achyutji when I was an associate to Rajkumar Hirani on his films. I was fortunate to have directed Achyutji myself on my Marathi film Ventilator. In spite of all his old age issues, he was the first one to arrive and last one to leave the set during filming. He was hungry for work, eager to perform, always looked forward to be on the film set. We bonded thicker during filming of Ventilator. From that time onward, there was one phone call I always took no matter what, it was Achyutji’s. Slowly those phone started to fade away and stopped from last two years. I miss those calls. Sadly, now certain that my phone will never ring with his name flashing om my phone screen. RIP Achyutji!
Prabhudheva: Just heard the news after you told sir. I had the privilege of directing Achyutji in R…Rajkumar. He was always the first to arrive on the sets. It wasn’t much of a role. But he savoured every frame of what he had, and made the character special. He was a true actor, not in this for fame or money. But just for the sake of being in front of the camera. Not only me, my full team had a great experience working with him, because we took a scene top of the mountain, he never complained, he came up and he gave his shot, very professional. Compared to him, our team was very young. Still, he respected all of us. We all enjoyed working with him.
R Madhavan: I had the privilege of working with him in Raju Sir’s 3 Idiots. It was a very small role. But Achyutji made it so interesting. His background in theatre made him a true trouper. I wish I worked more with him. But you know how this industry is. The bond lasts as long as the shooting. Sad.
Also Read: Aamir Khan pens heartfelt tribute to 3 Idiots actor Achyut Potdar: “We will miss you, Achyutji”
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