ACHYUT POTDAR: A Life of Simplicity Resilience & Contentment

<p><b><i>Arre Kehna kya chaahate ho?</i></b> - a dialogue so iconic it was deemed meme-worthy across the internet!</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Today at the ripe old age of 90 Potdar describes himself as <b><i>'Samadhaani'</i></b> a testament to his profound contentment with a life well-lived.</p><p><b>Testimonials:</b></p><p><i>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. -<b>Aamir Khan</b> </i></p><p><i>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. -<b>Jackie Shroff</b> </i></p><p><i>I vividly remember his adorable jovial and youthful spirit on the sets of Parineeta which inspires me even today. -<b>Vidya Balan</b></i> </p>