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.
Filmography
Smita
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Galiyon Ka Badshah
1989
as Tulsi
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
as Sumita
Waaris
1988
as Paramjit
Akarshan
1988
as Special Appearance
Hum Farishte Nahin
1988
as Roma (Special Appearance)
- No poster
Aaj
1987
as Kavita
Thikana
1987
as Shashi Goel
Avam
1987
as Dr. Shabnam
- No poster
Ahsaan
1987
Raahee
1987
as Rano
Dance Dance
1987
as Radha
Mirch Masala
1987
as Sonbai
Sutradhar
1987
as Prerna
Nazrana
1987
as Mukta
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
1987
as Laxmi
Sher Shivaji
1987
Dahleez
1986
as Sukhbir Kaur
Anokha Rishta
1986
as Dr. Pramila
- No poster
Teesra Kinara
1986
Amrit
1986
Dilwaala
1986
as Sumitra Devi
- No poster
Kaanch Ki Deewar
1986
as Nisha
- No poster
Mere Saath Chal
1986
as Geeta