Smita Patil Smita Patil (17 October 1955 [1]– 13 December 1986[3][4]) was an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Regarded among the finest stage and film actresses of her times,[5] Patil appeared in over 80 [2] Hindi and Marathi films in a career that spanned just over a decade.[6] During her career, she received two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. She was the recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour in 1985. Patil graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune and made her film debut with Shyam Benegal's[7] Charandas Chor[8] (1975). She became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, a New Wave movement in India cinema, though she also appeared in several mainstream movies throughout her career.[9] Her performances were often acclaimed, and her most notable roles include Manthan[1][8] (1977), Bhumika[1] (1977),[8] Aakrosh (1980), Chakra (1981), Chidambaram (1985) and Mirch Masala[10] (1985).[1][9] Apart from acting, Patil was an active feminist (in a distinctly Indian context) and a member of the Women's Centre in Mumbai. She was deeply committed to the advancement of women's issues, and gave her endorsement to films which sought to explore the role of women in traditional Indian society, their sexuality, and the changes facing the middle-class woman in an urban milieu.[11] Patil was married to actor Raj Babbar. She died on 13 December 1986 at the age of 31 due to childbirth complications. Over ten of her films were released after her death. Her son Prateik Babbar is a film actor who made his debut in 2008.
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes 1974 Mere Saath Chal Geeta 1974 Samna[3][21] Kamley 1975 Nishant Rukumani[8] 1975 Charandas Chor Rajkumari (Princess) 1976 Manthan[3] Bindu 1977 Bhumika[3][22] Ushavari Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award 1977 Jait Re Jait[21] Chindhi Marathi Film,Winner, 25th National Film Awards (April 1978) President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Marathi. 1977 Saal Solvan Chadya Pinky Punjabi film 1978 Kondura / Anugraham Parvati Hindi / Telugu film 1978 Gaman Khairun Hussain 1978 Sarvasakshi Sujatha Marathi Film 1980 Bhavani Bhavai[1] Ujaan Gujarati (Hindi dubbed) film 1980 Aakrosh Nagi Lahanya 1980 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai Joan 1980 The Naxalites Ajitha 1980 Anveshane Kannada film 1981 Chakra Amma Double Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award National Film Award for Best Actress 1981 Sadgati Jhuria TV 1981 Tajurba 1982 Baazar Najma Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award 1982 Shakti Roma Devi 1982 Namak Halaal Poonam 1982 Umbartha[1][3] Sulabha Mahajan Marathi Film, Dubbed as Subah in Hindi Winner, Marathi Rajya Chitrapat Puraskar for Best Actress 1982 Sitam Meenakshi 1982 Dard Ka Rishta 1982 Bheegi Palkein Shanti 1982 Badle Ki Aag Bijli 1982 Dil-E-Naadan Sheela 1982 Arth Kavita Sanyal Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award 1983 Mandi Zeenat[8] Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award 1983 Ghungroo Kesarbai 1983 Ardh Satya[3][22] Jyotsna Gokhale 1983 Qayamat Shashi 1983 Haadsaa Asha 1983 Chatpati 1984 Aaj Ki Aawaz Rajni Deshmukh Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award 1984 Raavan Ganga 1984 Pet Pyaar Aur Paap 1984 Mera Dost Mera Dushman Lali 1984 Tarang[3] Janki 1984 Shapath Shanti 1984 Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein 1984 Giddh: The Vulture Hanumi 1984 Anand Aur Anand Kiran 1984 Farishta Kashibai 1984 Hum Do Hamare Do 1984 Kasam Paida Karne Waale Ki Aarti 1985 Chidambaram[3] Shivagami Malayalam film 1985 Ghulami Sumitra Sultan Singh 1985 Debshishu Bengali film [23] 1985 Aakhir Kyun ? Nisha 1985 Mera Ghar Mere Bachche Geeta Bhargav 1985 Jawaab Rajni / Radha Gupta / Fredi Martis / Salma Hussain 1986 Aap Ke Saath Ganga 1986 Amrit Kamla Shrivastav 1986 Dilwaala Sumitra Devi 1986 Dehleez Deepa 1986 Angaarey Arti Varma 1986 Kaanch Ki Deewar Nisha 1986 Anokha Rishta Dr. Pramila 1986 Teesra Kinara 1987 Mirch Masala Sonbai 1987 Dance Dance Radha 1987 Thikana Shashi Goel 1987 Sutradhar Prerna 1987 Insaaniyat Ke Dushman Lakshmi Nath 1987 Ahsaan 1987 Raahee Rano/Sandhya? 1987 Nazrana Mukta 1987 Avam Dr. Shabnam 1987 Sher Shivaji 1988 Waaris Paramjit 1988 Hum Farishte Nahin Roma 1988 Akarshan Special Appearance 1989 Galiyon Ke Badshah Tulsi