Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker, Actor, Writer, Child Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/06/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Amole Gupte is an Indian screenwriter, actor, and director, particularly known for his work on the 2007 Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) as creative director and screenwriter. The film was also initially conceived and developed by Gupte and his wife, Deepa Bhatia (concept, research, and editing). | |
| He was the chairperson of the Children's Film Society, India from 2012 to 2015. And presently serves as a member of the advisory board of the Kautik International Student Film Festival. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
| Body Measurements | 40-33-13 inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School Graduate |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Wife/Spouse | Deepa Bhatia (Film Editor) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Name Not Known (software professional) | ||||
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| Mother | Name Not Known (an employee of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)) | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
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| Favourite Song | "Jeevan se na haar oh jeene wale" by Kishore Kumar from the movie- Door Ka Rahi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gupte credits his father, a busy software professional, for his success, as he prioritized taking his sons to cultural events like film screenings, theater shows, and concerts regularly. | |
| 2. Growing up with working parents, Gupte learned to do household chores at a young age, even going grocery shopping by himself at just 5 years old. | |
| 3. An advocate for children's rights, Gupte has spoken out about the negative impact of reality shows on child participants. | |
| 4. Initially directing the 2008 hit movie Taare Zameen Par, Gupte was replaced by Aamir Khan, who felt he couldn't handle the sensitive topic effectively. | |
| 5. Apart from filmmaking, Gupte is a passionate painter and actually created the artwork featured in the film Ishaan Awasthi 'crafted.' | |
| 6. He served as the chairperson of the Children’s Film Society for 3 years from 2012 to 2015. | |
| 7. Gupte's directorial debut, Stanley Ka Dabba (2011), starring his son Partho Gupte, was a major success both commercially and critically, grossing over 4 crores in the first two weeks and earning his son a National Award. |