Having written and directed many acclaimed films such as Taare Zameen Par, Stanley Ka Dabba, Haw Hawai, Saina and Sniff, Amole Gupte is also an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, painter, child-rights activist and singer. Some of the acting roles he is well known for are in Holi, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander, Kaminey, Phas Gaye Re Obama, Urmi, Stanley Ka Dabba, Bheja Fry 2, Singham Returns, Ek Tara, Sniff and Mumbai Saga. He has won numerous awards for his writing and filmmaking skills and acting skills. He is also a social media activist and has been working with children for over 15 years. He was the chairperson of the Children's Film Society,, India from 2012 to 2015. Let’s get candid with Amole Gupte! 1) What has motivated you most to pursue not only acting but also writing and directing Indian cinema? Amole: I squatted on the Holy soil of FTII Pune for 12 years, from 1981 to 1993… surely, the happiest years of my life… watching and re-watching world cinema masterpi...