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Smita Patil

Oct 17, 1955 - Dec 13, 1986 (31 years old) in 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.

Known For

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Nazrana
Mukta
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Jait Re Jait
Chindhi
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Ghulami
Sumitra Sultan Singh
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Ardh Satya
Jyotsna Gokhale
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Namak Halaal
Poonam
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Mirch Masala
Sonbai
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Thikana
Shashi Goel
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Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
Aarti
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The Churning
Bindu
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Bazaar
Najma

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