Smita Patil
Actor
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.
Filmography
Sharaabi
as Special Appearance 1984
Shakti
as Roma 1982
The Role
as Usha 1977
Ardh Satya
as Jyotsna Gokhale 1983
Mirch Masala
as Sonbai 1987
Dance Dance
as Radha 1987
Nishant
as Rukmini 1975
Arth
as Kavita Sanyal 1982
Aakrosh
as Nagi Bhiku 1980
The Churning
as Bindu 1976
In Search of Famine
as Self 1981
The Deliverance
as Jhuria 1981
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
as Joan Pinto 1981
Chakra
as Amma 1981
Market Place
as Zeenat 1983
Bhavni Bhavai
as Ujam 1981