
Smita Patil
Born October 17, 1955 · Pune, Bombay State, India
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.
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Giddh: The Vulture

Sadgati

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

Ardh Satya

Mirch Masala

Child God

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

Shakti

Bhumika

Bazaar

Aakrosh

Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche

Dance Dance

Nishant

Namak Halaal

Ghulami

Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki

Badle Ki Aag

Sutradhar

Dilwaala

Insaniyat Ke Dushman

Dard Ka Rishta

Situm

Dahleez

Sharaabi

Amrit

Umbartha

Saal Solvan Chadya

Arth

Aakhir Kyon?

Teevra Madhyam

Akarshan

Hum Farishte Nahin

Anveshane

Chidambaram

Aaj Ki Awaz

The Sage from the Sea

Jawaab

Bhavni Bhavai

Galiyon Ka Badshah

Raahee

Satyajit Ray

Qayamat

Oonch Neech Beech

Anokha Rishta

Tarang

Aap Ke Saath

Bheegi Palkein

The Naxalites

Sher Shivaji

Dil-E-Nadaan

Thikana

Chatpati

Omniscient

In Search of Famine

Haadsaa

Angaaray

Avam

Shapath

Nazrana

Tajurba

Anand aur Anand

Gaman

Waaris

Ghungroo

Farishta

Samna

Charandas The Thief

Jait Re Jait

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