Achyut Potdar spent his childhood at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and post graduated in 1961 with a major in economics with first position thus earning himself a university medal.

Potdar would participate in theatrical ventures and plays whilst working in Indian Oil and would host their cultural events.

Ltd. Potdar also portrayed Jayaprakash Narayan on the television series Pradhanmantri and the character of Aaj Tak on Aandolan.

1996 Shastra 1996 Bal Bramhachari 1996 Agni Sakshi 1996 Vijeta 1995 Rangeela 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 Aashiq Awara 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 Narsimha 1990 Disha 1989 Parinda 1988 Tezaab 1988 Rihaee 1986 Mera Dharam 1985 Nasoor 1985 Aghaat 1984 Giddh 1983 Ardh Satya 1982 Vijeta 1981 Sazaye Maut 1980 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai 1980 Aakrosh On 16 August 2015, Sanand, a cultural group in Indore, felicitated Achyut Potdar with Lifetime Achievement Award for his glorious career, marking several decades, in Bollywood and remarkable contribution to the field of Art.

He received Zee Marathi Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar in 2021 for playing the role of Appa in the television serial Majha Hoshil Na.