
Amar Shah
Amar Shah is a filmmaker and co-director of the short film 'The Patel Motel Story,' which explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Indian immigrants to the hotel industry in the United States. Growing up in a family involved in the gas station and motel businesses, Shah initially felt embarrassed by his roots but has since embraced his heritage, aiming to shed light on the stories of Indian American hotel owners and their impact on the industry.
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Amar Shah finished second in the boys’ under 16 years old category.
Soni celebrates Madaraka in styleThe Standard·
Kenya· 2026-06-03
For Amar Shah, making 'The Patel Motel Story' inspired a deeply personal journey.
Sending in the troops, dust devils on Mars, world’s best bar: Catch up on the day’s storiesCNN·
United States· 2025-10-09
Amar Shah co-directed and narrates the film 'The Patel Motel Story,' which premiered at New York’s Tribeca Festival.
‘Patel Motel Story’ film: How Indian immigrants found their footing in the US hotel industryCNN·
United States· 2025-10-04
















