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Smita Patil

स्मिता पाटिल

Smita Patil is known for Namak Halaal (1982), Sharaabi (1984), Mirch Masala (1987).

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.

Questions about Smita Patil

How many Smita Patil films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 36 films with Smita Patil, from 1975 to 1989.

What was the first Smita Patil film?

The first Smita Patil film in the catalogue is Nishant, from 1975.

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 6 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
news presenter · activist · photographer
Studied at
St. Xavier's College · University of Mumbai · Elphinstone College · Fergusson College
Notable works
Manthan · Bhumika · Aakrosh · Chakra · Chidambaram · Mirch Masala · Waaris · Arth · Mandi · Bhavni Bhavai · Nishant · Umbartha · Jait Re Jait · Charandas Chor · Bazaar · Namak Halaal · Shakti · Ardh Satya · Aaj Ki Awaaz · Amrit · Sadgati · Akaler Shandhaney · Ghulami · Dance Dance
Spouse
Raj Babbar
Father
Shivajirao Girdhar Patil

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Full filmography

84 films — 36 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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