| 1. Amit Rai is an Indian director and writer known for the film OMG 2, released in 2023. |
| 2. He moved to Ulhasnagar in Thane, Maharashtra during his childhood. |
| 3. Amit Rai developed an interest in filmmaking from his teenage years. |
| 4. Initially, his father wanted him to pursue a career in engineering or medicine, so he studied science in college. |
| 5. Growing up, Amit Rai assisted his father and developed his love for filmmaking. |
| 6. Due to lack of a television at home, his father considered selling their VCR, but later, he started a video parlour to generate income. |
| 7. After teaching for three years and achieving financial stability as "Masterji," he pursued a career in entertainment. |
| 8. Amit Rai faced a language barrier during his admission interview at the Centre for Performing Arts due to his limited proficiency in Marathi. |
| 9. Before entering the film industry, he dedicated 14 years to working in theatre. |
| 10. He began his film journey as an assistant to directors such as Anurag Basu and Anurag Kashyap. |
| 11. The film ‘Road to Sangam,’ directed by Amit Rai, featured actors like Paresh Rawal and received numerous international awards. |
| 12. In 2023, Amit Rai gained global fame with the film ‘OMG 2,’ featuring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi. |
| 13. Despite initially receiving an 'A' rating from the CBFC, Amit Rai disagreed with the decision and openly criticized it. |
| 14. His debut short film ‘Ipad’ showcased a man inventing a machine to produce affordable sanitary pads. |
| 15. In 2020, he directed the short film ‘In Pursuit of Light.’ |
| 16. Amit Rai is the creative force behind ‘OMG 2’ (2023) and the upcoming film ‘Dear Jassi.’ |
| 17. He passed the entrance test for the National School of Drama but couldn't attend due to his father's objection. |
| 18. His father's opinion on his filmmaking pursuits changed positively after watching ‘Road to Sangam’ with an appreciative audience. |
| 19. In 2010, he requested tax exemption for ‘Road to Sangam’ from the Uttar Pradesh government, promptly addressing concerns about missing documents by providing them on the same day. |
