
Smita Patil
Acting
Smita Patil (October 17, 1955 β 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
2001Smita
Self (archive footage)
1989Oonch Neech Beech
Sumita
1989Galiyon Ka Badshah
Tulsi
1988Hum Farishte Nahin
Roma (Special Appearance)
1988Waaris
Paramjit
1987Raahee
Rano
1987Insaniyat Ke Dushman
Laxmi
1987Sutradhar
Prerna
1987Dance Dance
Radha
1987Mirch Masala
Sonbai
1987Avam
Dr. Shabnam
1987Nazrana
Mukta
1987Thikana
Shashi Goel
1987Sher Shivaji
1986Angaaray
Arti Varma
1986Anokha Rishta
Dr. Pramila
1986Dahleez
Sukhbir Kaur
1986Dilwaala
Sumitra Devi
1986Amrit
1986Aap Ke Saath
Ganga
1985Jawaab
Rajni / Radha Gupta / Fredi Martis / Salma Hussain
1985Chidambaram
Shivagami
1985Child God
Seeta
1985Satyajit Ray
Self