Best Amol Palekar Movies

Amol Palekar made his debut in films with noted Marathi film "Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe" directed by Satyadev Dubey. He was cast by Basu Chatterjee in the movie "Rajnigandha", which led to many other such roles in middle-class comedies often directed by Chatterjee or Hrishikesh Mukherjee such as "Golmaal", "Chhoti Si Baat" and "Naram Garam". He is noted for his image of the "middle-class everyman" who struggles to get a job (Gol Maal), his own flat (Gharonda), a girlfriend/wife (Baaton Baaton Mein), and appreciation from his boss. Amol Palekar turned from acting to film direction with the Marathi film "Aakriet". Since then he has directed many films which include "Ankahi", "Thodasa Rumani Ho Jaye", "Bangarwadi", "Daayraa", "Anahat", "Kairee", "Dhyaas Parva". His movie "Paheli" was India's official entry for the Oscar Awards in 2006 but did not make it to the final nominations.

 

10. Teesra Kaun

Amol Palekar returned after several years and delivered this suspense thriller. 
 

9. Gharonda

Amol Palekar plays the role of a common man who struggles to buy a home and manage his relationship with his girlfriend played by Zareena Wahab. When he is duped by someone close his life turns upside down. 

8. Bhumika (1977)

Amol Palekar played the role of a jealous husband in while Smita Patil played the role of her wife. While he was noted for playing comedy roles, this role was different and showed his acting talent in an entirely new way. 

7. Rajnigandha (1974)

A woman from Delhi - already in a relationship - goes to Mumbai for an interview where her former boyfriend reenters her life. 
This was Amol Palekar's first Hindi film and Vidya Sinha's first film. It won the 1975 Filmfare award for Best Picture. The film also won the Critics Award for Best Movie. 
 

6. Baton Baton Mein (1979)

Nancy (Tina Munim) and Tony (Amol Palekar) eventually fall in love after meeting frequently on their daily drive to work.  However, Nancy's mother begins searching for a son-in-law elsewhere after Tony expresses he is reluctant to get married.  

5. Naram Garam (1981)

Ramprasad, a young man, lets his lover, Kusum, and her father stay at his boss's house. However, they find themselves in trouble when Kusum is pursued by many suitors, including his boss. 

4. Choti Si Baat (1975)

Arun, a shy young man, develops affections for his colleague Prabha but is too scared to tell her.  When another man tries to court Prabha, things change. He takes help of a retired colonel to gain confidence and woo Prabha back.
 

3. Chitchor (1976) - 

A family picks a wrong man as their daughter's intended husband not realising that she has fallen in love with him.  

2. Damaad (1978) 

A man reluctant to marry creates a web of lies to escape ultimately falling into his own trap. The lies may even end the relationship with his love interest. 

1. Golmaal (1979) - 

Gol Maal is considered one of the best movies by Bollywood. Amol Palekar played the role of Ramprasad Dashrathprasad Sharma and his fictional twin brother Lakshmanprasad aka Lucky. To save his job he creates a lie and got caught in himself. What follows is a hilarious turn of events. Amol Palekar was supported by impeccable acting of Utpal Dutt, Bindiya Goswami, Deven Verma and Dina Pathak.