Amol Palekar was born into a middle-class family in Mumbai. He studied fine arts at the Sir J. J. School of Arts and had initially started his career as a painter, showcasing his skills in one-man exhibitions and many group shows. However, he switched to theatre, which later led him to the big screen.
Amol Palekar recalls when he slapped his co-star, Smita Patil
Veteran actor, Amol Palekar has worked with some of the most well-known veteran filmmakers of Indian cinema. The actor has worked with cinematic gems like Shyam Benegal, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, and Basu Chatterjee. However, in a recent interview, Amol recalled an incident that took place during a shoot of Bhumika with Shyam Benegal. He revealed that Shyam had asked him to slap his co-actor, Smita Patil.
