Amin was born in Kampala, Uganda[1] but grew up in Florida, in the United States.

While he was enamored with film culture from an early age, his parents pressed him to be more conventional in his college studies; he graduated with a degree in mathematics from the University of Florida.

his energy, film knowledge, and high quality work attracted the attention of Bollywood filmmakers.

Amin received an editing position on the Hindi film Bhoot (2003) through a friend while still living in L.A.

His latest film, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, reunited him with two colleagues from Chak De!