Achyut Potdar
| Achyut Potdar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
22 August 1934 Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978 - present |
Achyut Potdar is a veteran Bollywood actor who has worked in over 125 films.[1][2]
Biography
Achyut Potdar is a veteran Bollywood Actor, who has acted in more than 125 movies, 95 serials,26 plays and 45 Ads. He was born on 22 August 1934, in a Marathi Bramhin Family at Jabalpur. He spent his childhood at Indore and post graduated in 1961 with a major in economics with first position thus earning himself a university medal. He then became a professor at Rewa and later joined Indian Army where 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. He would participate in theatrical ventures and plays whilst working in Indian Oil and would host their cultural events. He is well known for his character roles in Bollywood, he entered into this Industry at the age of 44 years, coming from an army background and having spent years in the corporate world, he is absolutely untouched by any kind of glamour that Bollywood has to offer. He pursue acting as a serious hobby, he never went to ask for roles and did only those that came his way. He is almost a fix character in Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films. His latest movies include Dabangg 2, Ferrari Ki Sawaari and 3 Idiots. Recently he is playing a character in popular serial Amita Ka Amit on Sony Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Potdar also portrayed Jayaprakash Narayan on the TV series Pradhanmantri and the character of Aaj Tak on Aandolan.
Television
- Pradhanmantri (TV Series)(ABP News)
- Aandolan (Aaj tak)
- Amita Ka Amit
- mrs.tendulkasab tv
Filmography
- Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami (2014).
- R... Rajkumar (2013) as Pandit.
- Dabangg 2 (2012) as Debi Prasad.
- Ferrari Ki Sawaari (2012)
- 3 Idiots Teacher of Machines
- Ek Tho Chance
- Karzzzz
- Bhoothnath
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai - A member of Second Innings House.
- Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera
- Pehchaan: The Face of Truth
- Parineeta as Gurucharan, Vidya Balan's Father
- Vaada
- Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004) - Advocate Nadkarni
- 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 Aap Ke
- 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 Death Sentence
- 1996 Shastra
- 1996 Bal Bramhachari
- 1996 Agni Sakshi
- 1996 Vijeta
- 1995 Rangeela (film) 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 Aashik Aawara
- 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 Is Acid
- 1988 Rihaee
- 1986 Mera Dharam
- 1985 Nasoor
- 1985 Aghaat
- 1984 Giddh: The Vulture
- 1983 Ardh Satya
- 1982 Vijeta
- 1981 Sazaye Maut
- 1980 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai
- 1980 Aakrosh
References
- ↑ Achyut Poddar and Neeta Shetty in Ravi Ojha's next
- ↑ "Achyut Potdar". indicine. Retrieved 16 December 2012.