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Achyut Potdar

Achyut Potdar

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"Arre, Kehna kya chaahate ho?" - a dialogue so iconic, it was deemed meme-worthy across the internet!

This book is the story of the man behind the line: Achyut Potdar. An academician, Army officer, and public sector executive with a fervent passion for acting, Potdar has always been a man of many talents and unparalleled versatility. Having been featured in over 125 films, 120 television serials, several theatrical plays and over 60 advertisements, he is a face well-recognized and a personality well-respected by everyone.

This book is a short biography chronicled by his daughter, Anuradha Paraskar, walking you through Potdar's life of simplicity, resilience, and above all else, integrity. With anecdotes spanning his lifetime, this book offers a quick peek into his uncompromising values, his entry into Bollywood, various career trajectories, family life, and everything in between.

Today, at the ripe old age of 90, Potdar describes himself as 'Samadhaani', a testament to his profound contentment with a life well-lived.

Testimonials:

"Whether it is drama or comedy, he is pitch-perfect. There is so much belief in him that he never hits a wrong note. Generous actor. Wonderful human being. Full of zest and with a great sense of humor, working with Achyutji has always been so much fun." -Aamir Khan

"My favorite screen daddy. An amazing actor. His 'Ey Jaggu, Ey Jaggu' call out to me in the film Angaar rings in my ears even today. I just love you so much Dad." -Jackie Shroff

"I vividly remember his adorable, jovial, and youthful spirit on the sets of Parineeta, which inspires me even today." -Vidya Balan

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