Smita Patil

Smita Patil

Born October 17, 1955 (Age: 70) Pune, Bombay State, India

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.
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.
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Filmography

Smita

Smita

2001 as Self (archive footage) Age: 46
Galiyon Ka Badshah

Galiyon Ka Badshah

1989 as Tulsi Age: 33
Oonch Neech Beech

Oonch Neech Beech

1989 as Sumita Age: 33
Waaris

Waaris

1988 as Paramjit Age: 32
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Akarshan

1988 as Special Appearance Age: 32
Hum Farishte Nahin

Hum Farishte Nahin

1988 as Roma (Special Appearance) Age: 32
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Aaj

1987 as Kavita Age: 32
Thikana

Thikana

1987 as Shashi Goel Age: 32
Avam

Avam

1987 as Dr. Shabnam Age: 31
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Ahsaan

1987 as Age: 31
Raahee

Raahee

1987 as Rano Age: 31
Dance Dance

Dance Dance

1987 as Radha Age: 31
Mirch Masala

Mirch Masala

1987 as Sonbai Age: 31
Sutradhar

Sutradhar

1987 as Prerna Age: 31
Nazrana

Nazrana

1987 as Mukta Age: 31
Insaniyat Ke Dushman

Insaniyat Ke Dushman

1987 as Laxmi Age: 31
Sher Shivaji

Sher Shivaji

1987 as Age: 31
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Teesra Kinara

1986 as Age: 30
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Mere Saath Chal

1986 as Geeta Age: 30
Debshishu

Debshishu

1985 as Seeta Age: 29
Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray

1985 as Self Age: 29
Aakhir Kyon?

Aakhir Kyon?

1985 as Nisha Age: 29
Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche

Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche

1985 as Geeta Thakur Bhargav Age: 29
Jawaab

Jawaab

1985 as Rajni / Radha Gupta / Fredi Martis / Salma Hussain Age: 29
Chidambaram

Chidambaram

1985 as Shivagami Age: 29
Ghulami

Ghulami

1985 as Sumitra Sultan Singh Age: 29
Tajurba

Tajurba

1981 as Pinki Age: 25
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

1981 as Joan Pinto Age: 25
Chakra

Chakra

1981 as Amma Age: 25
Bhavni Bhavai

Bhavni Bhavai

1981 as Ujam Age: 25
In Search of Famine

In Search of Famine

1981 as Self Age: 25
The Deliverance

The Deliverance

1981 as Jhuria Age: 25
Aakrosh

Aakrosh

1980 as Nagi Bhiku Age: 24
The Naxalites

The Naxalites

1980 as Ajitha Age: 24
Omniscient

Omniscient

1978 as Sujatha Age: 23
Gaman

Gaman

1978 as Khairun Age: 22
The Sage from the Sea

The Sage from the Sea

1978 as Parvati Age: 22
Saal Solvan Chadya

Saal Solvan Chadya

1977 as Pinky Age: 21
Raja Shiv Chhatrapati

Raja Shiv Chhatrapati

1974 as Saibai Age: 19
Teevra Madhyam

Teevra Madhyam

1974 as Shama Age: 18