AMN / MUMBAI
Amol Palekar unveiled his memoir, Viewfinder, at the Nehru Centre in Worli, Mumbai on November 24. In attendance were his wife, Sandhya Gokhale and actor Nana Patekar, among others.
In this memoir, Amol Palekar reflects on a rich tapestry of experiences that shaped his artistic journey: from his beginnings as a painter in the vibrant city of Mumbai, to his immersion in theatre under the mentorship of Satyadev Dubey, and finally, to his celebrated career in cinema, where he delivered back-to-back box office hits and unforgettable performances. Renowned for revolutionizing the ‘common man’ persona on screen, Palekar gives the readers insights into his films straddling five Indian languages (Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali and Telugu), and acclaimed directorial endeavors.
Veteran actor Amol Palekar, in his memoir ‘Viewfinder,’ reflects on his artistic journey, voicing strong opinions on cultural and political issues. Not originally a rebel, he shares insights on his collaborations and influences. His book launch featured industry stalwarts like Govind Nihalani and Nana Patekar.
Nana Patekar, who fondly regards Palekar as a mentor, reminisced at the launch about the actor’s directorial acuity during the making of ‘Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen’. Despite initial casting doubts due to Patekar’s intense personality, the film marked a vital moment in his career. ‘Viewfinder’ is poised for release on December 9, available both online and offline.