Overview

• Potdar died on August 18 at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, according to multiple reports.
• His last rites are scheduled for August 19 in Thane.
• An official cause has not been issued, with several outlets citing age-related health issues during his recent hospitalization.
• Colleagues and fans posted condolences, including a tribute from filmmaker Hansal Mehta on X, as Marathi TV networks also shared remembrances.
• A former Army captain and Indian Oil executive, he entered films at 44 with Aakrosh (1980) and went on to appear in 125-plus films and numerous television serials.