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Smita Patil

Acting Born Oct 17, 1955 Pune, Bombay State, India 24 credits

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.

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Known for

Film

Manthan

as Bindu

Full filmography

  • Manthan (1976) as Bindu
  • Bazaar (1982) as Najma
  • Giddh: The Vulture (1984) as Hanumi
  • Badle Ki Aag (1982) as Bijli
  • Avam (1987) as Dr. Shabnam
  • Sadgati (1981) as Jhuria
  • Dance Dance (1987) as Radha
  • Shakti (1982) as Roma
  • Mandi (1983) as Zeenat
  • Arth (1982) as Kavita Sanyal
  • Naseeb Ni Balihari (1982)
  • Sharaabi (1984) as Special Appearance
  • Mirch Masala (1987) as Sonbai
  • Ghulami (1985) as Sumitra Sultan Singh
  • Ardh Satya (1983) as Jyotsna Gokhale
  • Bhavni Bhavai (1981) as Ujam
  • Anand aur Anand (1984) as Kiran
  • Hum Farishte Nahin (1988) as Roma (Special Appearance)
  • Nishant (1975) as Rukmini
  • Aakrosh (1980) as Nagi Bhiku
  • Chidambaram (1985) as Shivagami
  • Bhumika (1977) as Usha
  • Ahsaan (1987)
  • Aakhir Kyon? (1985) as Nisha