<p>The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of pure Amlodipine via the effective purification of phthalimido Amlodipine (3-ethyl-5-methyl -2-[(2-phthalimido ethoxy) methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-dicarboxylate).</p>