Smita Patil

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Namak Halaal (1982) — Poonam
2. Sharaabi (1984) — Special Appearance
3. Ardh Satya (1983) — Jyotsna Gokhale
4. Shakti (1982) — Roma
5. Mirch Masala (1987) — Sonbai
6. Bhumika (1977) — Usha
7. Dance Dance (1987) — Radha
8. Arth (1982) — Kavita Sanyal
9. Manthan (1976) — Bindu
10. Nishant (1975) — Rukmini
11. Aakrosh (1980) — Nagi Bhiku
12. In Search of Famine (1981) — Self
13. Sadgati (1981) — Jhuria
14. Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1981) — Joan Pinto
15. Chakra (1981) — Amma
16. Mandi (1983) — Zeenat
17. Umbartha (1982) — Sulabha Mahajan
18. Bhavni Bhavai (1981) — Ujam
19. Bazaar (1982) — Najma
20. Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984) — Aarti
21. Chidambaram (1985) — Shivagami
22. Gaman (1978) — Khairun
23. Aakhir Kyon? (1985) — Nisha
24. Jait Re Jait (1977) — Chindhi
25. Aap Ke Saath (1986) — Ganga
26. Samna (1975) — Kamley
27. Tarang (1984) — Janki
28. Ghulami (1985) — Sumitra Sultan Singh
29. Sher Shivaji (1987)
30. Waaris (1988) — Paramjit
31. Anand aur Anand (1984) — Kiran
32. Satyajit Ray (1985) — Self
33. Haadsaa (1983) — Asha
34. Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986) — Nisha
35. Anokha Rishta (1986) — Dr. Pramila
36. Dahleez (1986) — Sukhbir Kaur
37. Akarshan (1988) — Special Appearance
38. The Sage from the Sea (1978) — Parvati
39. Dilwaala (1986) — Sumitra Devi
40. Aaj (1987) — Kavita