Smita Patil
1955-10-17 (1955)Pune, Bombay State, IndiaActing
Biography
Smita Patil (October 17, 1955 – December 13, 1986) was an Indian actress and active feminist who primarily worked in Hindi and Marathi films. Remembered among the finest actresses of Indian cinema, she was known for her portrayals of strong and morally complex women prominently in arthouse and parallel cinema, a New Wave movement in India cinema known for its neo-realism. In a career that spanned over a decade, with 10 films released posthumously, her accolades include two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, a Maharashtra State Film Award, and two Filmfare Awards Marathi, and the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India.
Known For
Badle Ki Aag
MOVIE • 1982
Manthan
MOVIE • 1976
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
MOVIE • 1981
Giddh: The Vulture
MOVIE • 1984
Debshishu
MOVIE • 1985
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
MOVIE • 1987
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
MOVIE • 1984
Hum Farishte Nahin
MOVIE • 1988
Ghulami
MOVIE • 1985
Teevra Madhyam
MOVIE • 1974
The Role
MOVIE • 1977
Mandi
MOVIE • 1983
Dard Ka Rishta
MOVIE • 1982
Shakti
MOVIE • 1982
Bazaar
MOVIE • 1982
Nazrana
MOVIE • 1987
Situm
MOVIE • 1982
Hum Do Hamare Do
MOVIE • 1984