Amole Gupte (born ) is an Indian screenwriter, actor, singer and director, known for his work on the 2007 Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) as creative director and screenwriter. He conceived the film along with 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.
Filmography
Director
Actor
Mumbai Saga (2021) Sniff (2017) Ek Tara (2015) Singham Returns (2014) Bheja Fry 2 (2011) Stanley Ka Dabba (2011) Urumi (2011) Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010) Kaminey (2009) Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) Holi (1984)
Awards
2008 Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
Won: Best Story – Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) Won: Best Screenplay – Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
2010 Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
Nominated: Best Actor in a Negative Role – Kaminey
2008 Filmfare Awards
Won: Best Story – Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
2010 Filmfare Awards
Nominated: Best Supporting Actor – Kaminey
2010 IIFA Awards
Nominated: Best Villain – Kaminey
2008 Screen Awards
Won: Best Story – Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) Won: Best Dialogue – Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
2010 Screen Awards
Nominated: Best Villain – Kaminey
Nominated: Most Promising Newcomer – Male – Kaminey
2008 Zee Cine Awards
Won: Best Story – Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
2010 Stardust Awards
Nominated: Breakthrough Performance – Male – Kaminey
2008 V. Shantaram Awards
Won: Best Writer – Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
2010 V. Shantaram Awards
Nominated: Best Supporting Actor – Kaminey
Further reading
Vij, Gauri. "." The Hindu, 3 February 2008. Anurag Kashyap. "TAARE ZAMEEN PE- not a review." , 18 December 2007.