Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1944 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Amol Palekar
24/07/2026
Palekar wrote an open letter to students protesting alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, condemning the police crackdown and expressing support for their cause. He also offered legal, medical, and financial assistance to those affected by the unrest.
10/03/2026
Amol Palekar was announced as the recipient of the META Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, which recognizes his long-standing contribution to Indian theatre and cinema. The honour was set to be presented at the 21st Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards in Mumbai.
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Bio/Wiki
| Amol Palekar is an Indian actor, director, producer, painter, and author known for his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema. | |
| He is celebrated for portraying the 'middle-class everyman' in films like Gol Maal and Chhoti Si Baat. | |
| Palekar has acted in over 50 films across five languages and directed several feature films and television serials. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5’ 6”) |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College | Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art (Mumbai) |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma Course Fine Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Address | 2, Cozy Nook, 866 Bhandarkar Road, Pune, India |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sandhya Gokhale |
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Family
| Father | Kamlakar Palekar (an employee of General Post Office) |
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| Mother | Suhasini Palekar (works for a private company) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Car Collection | BMW |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Smoked and drank but eventually quit. | |
| 2. Worked odd jobs at ad agencies before pursuing art. | |
| 3. Learned household chores in childhood. | |
| 4. Started smoking and drinking at 18 with father. | |
| 5. Daughter, Shyamalee, openly declared homosexuality. | |
| 6. Art career began with painting and had seven exhibitions. | |
| 7. Actively involved in Marathi and Hindi theater since 1967. | |
| 8. Co-hosted a New Year event in 1988 with Archana Puran Singh. | |
| 9. First break in Marathi play 'Shantata! Court Chaalu Aahe.' | |
| 10. Became associated with screenplay writer Sandhya Gokhale post-divorce. | |
| 11. Received one National Award for Best Director and six National Awards for Best Actor. | |
| 12. Known for his role as the struggling middle-class man in Gol Maal. |