Smita Patil
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Manthan
1976
as Bindu
Mandi
1983
as Zeenat
Anokha Rishta
1986
as Dr. Pramila
Bhumika
1977
as Usha
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
as Joan Pinto
Nishant
1975
as Rukmini
Dance Dance
1987
as Radha
Shakti
1982
as Roma
Aakrosh
1980
as Nagi Bhiku
Namak Halaal
1982
as Poonam
Sharaabi
1984
as Special Appearance
Chidambaram
1985
as Shivagami
Mirch Masala
1987
as Sonbai
Tarang
1984
as Janki
The Sage from the Sea
1978
as Parvati
Haadsaa
1983
as Asha
Dahleez
1986
as Sukhbir Kaur
Arth
1982
as Kavita Sanyal
Aakhir Kyon?
1985
as Nisha
Ghulami
1985
as Sumitra Sultan Singh