Smita Patil
Acting
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.
Films (84)
Smita
2001
Galiyon Ka Badshah
1989
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
Waaris
1988
Akarshan
1988
Hum Farishte Nahin
1988
Aaj
1987
Thikana
1987
Avam
1987
Ahsaan
1987
Raahee
1987
Dance Dance
1987
Mirch Masala
1987
Sutradhar
1987
Nazrana
1987
Insaniyat Ke Dushman
1987
Sher Shivaji
1987
Dahleez
1986
Anokha Rishta
1986
Teesra Kinara
1986
Amrit
1986
Dilwaala
1986
Kaanch Ki Deewar
1986
Mere Saath Chal
1986
Angaaray
1986
Aap Ke Saath
1986
Debshishu
1985
Satyajit Ray
1985
Aakhir Kyon?
1985
Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche
1985
Jawaab
1985
Chidambaram
1985
Ghulami
1985
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
1984
Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
1984
Sharaabi
1984
Raavan
1984
Aaj Ki Awaz
1984
Hum Do Hamare Do
1984
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
1984
Farishta
1984
Shapath
1984
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein
1984
Tarang
1984
Giddh: The Vulture
1984
Anand aur Anand
1984
Ardh Satya
1983
Qayamat
1983
Ghungroo
1983
Mandi
1983
Chatpati
1983
Haadsaa
1983
Anveshane
1983
Arth
1982
Shakti
1982
Bheegi Palkein
1982
Umbartha
1982
Dil-E-Nadaan
1982
Badle Ki Aag
1982
Namak Halaal
1982
Bazaar
1982
Dard Ka Rishta
1982
Naseeb Ni Balihari
1982
Situm
1982
Tajurba
1981
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
Chakra
1981
Bhavni Bhavai
1981
In Search of Famine
1981
The Deliverance
1981
Aakrosh
1980
The Naxalites
1980
Omniscient
1978
Gaman
1978
The Sage from the Sea
1978
The Role
1977
Jait Re Jait
1977
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977
Manthan
1976
Samna
1975
Nishant
1975
Charandas the Thief
1975
Raja Shiv Chhatrapati
1974
Teevra Madhyam
1974