About
Amol Palekar is an Indian actor and film director who gained recognition in Hindi and Marathi cinema during the 1970s. He was known for portraying middle-class everyman characters in films of the parallel and middle-cinema movements, and later turned to directing.
Personal details
- Born
- November 24, 1944
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art, Soonabai Pestonji Hakimji High School, Balmohan Vidyamandir
- Years active
- 1971–present
Known for
- Rajnigandha (1974)
- Chhoti Si Baat (1976)
- Gol Maal (1979)
- Baton Baton Mein (1979)
- Paheli (2005)
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi
- National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare
- National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
- National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English
Trivia & fun facts
- He began his career as a painter and stage actor in Marathi theatre before entering films.
- He directed the 2005 film Paheli, which was India's official entry for the Academy Awards.
