Amol Palekar

Amol Palekar is an Indian actor, theatre practitioner, director, and painter whose career spans Hindi and Marathi performance. He became widely recognized for portraying understated, relatable protagonists in films such as *Rajnigandha*, *Chhoti Si Baat*, and *Gol Maal*. As a filmmaker, he directed works including *Akriet*, *Ankahee*, *Daayraa*, and *Bangarwadi*, several of which received national or international recognition.