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Marathi actor Achyuta Potdar died on Monday. He breathed his last at the age of 91. Achyuta Potdar played the role of a professor in Aamir Khans film 3 Idiots. He was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane due to health problems. However the exact cause of his death has not been revealed yet. His last rites will be performed in Thane on August 19. Remember this iconic actor from 3 Idiots? Before making his mark in the world of cinema Achyuta Potdar was in the Indian Army and later worked in the Indian Oil Company. Due to his passion for acting he entered films and television in the 1980s after which he displayed his talent for more than four decades.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Star Pravah (@star_pravah) Worked in more than 125 films Achyuta Potdar has worked in more than 125 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. His performance in many films was appreciated including Aakrosh Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai Ardh Satya Tezaab Parinda Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman Dilwale Rangeela Vaastav Hum Saath Saath Hain Parineeta Lage Raho Munna Bhai Dabangg 2 and Ventilator. Played a professor in Aamir Khans 3 Idiots He became a household name by playing the role of a professor in Aamir Khans film 3 Idiots directed by Rajkumar Hirani. His dialogues like Kya Baat Hai and Kehna Kya Chahte Ho? in this movie became a part of pop culture. Even today these dialogues are used a lot for memes on social media. Achyut Potdar also showed his talent on the small screen Apart from films Achyuta Potdar also left his mark on the small screen. He worked in popular shows like Wagle Ki Duniya Majha Hoshil Na Mrs. Tendulkar and Bharat Ki Khoj. He earned a lot of name in the world of TV and cinema through his versatility. Achyuta Potdar has contributed a lot to Indian cinema. His contribution as an actor of Marathi and Hindi films will remain a source of inspiration for actors of the coming generations.