Smita Patil is an Indian film, television and theater actress. She is considered the best Indian actress of her time. She has worked in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali films.
Wiki/Biography
Smita Patil was born in Pune on October 17, 1955 (she died at the age of 31). She received her education from Renuka Swarup Memorial High School, Pune. Patil graduated from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. She was very passionate about drama when she was a student. She has participated in every program in the school. Before venturing into the film industry, Smita worked as a television newscaster in Doordarshan, Mumbai.
family, caste and husband
Smita was born into a Maratha Hindu family. Her father Shivajirao Girdhar Patil is a politician and her mother Vidyatai Patil is a social worker. She has two sisters: producer Manya Patil Seth and school teacher Anita Deshmukh.
Smita Patil and her parents
She is the cousin of actress Apoli Patil and the aunt of actress Vidya Malwad.
Patil was engaged to Dr. Sunil Bhutani in the late 1970s, but their romance did not end in marriage. Later, there were rumors that she was close to Vinod Khanna. Smita was also speculated to be in a relationship with producer Johnny Bakshi.
Smita is married to famous Bollywood actor Raj Babbar.
Smita Patil and Raj Babar
Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar is her son.
Raj Babbar and son Prateik Babbar
Profession
Smita made her film debut in 1975 with Shyam Benegal’s Charandas Chor. She made her debut in the Bollywood industry in 1974 with the film Mere Saath Chal. She is a well-known face in the industry for her most famous roles. He acted in the films “Manthan” (1977), “Bhumika” (1977), “Aakrosh” (1980), “Chakra” (1981), “Chidambaram” (1985) and “Mirch Masala” (1985). She also acted in films like “Shakti” and “Namak Halaal” which are still cherished today.
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In 1985, she appeared in “Aakhir Kyon” opposite Rajesh Khanna; in 1987, she appeared in “Mirch Masala” starring Naseeruddin Shah.
die
Smita passed away due to complications during childbirth on December 13, 1986, just two weeks after giving birth to her son Prateek Babbar
Awards
- National Film Award for Best Actress in the film “Bhumika” (1977)
- National Film Award for Best Actress in the film “Chakra” (1980)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the film Chakra (1982)
- Padma Shri Award for her contribution to Indian cinema (1985)
fact
- Smita is an active feminist. She enjoys making female-oriented films and exploring issues related to female empowerment.
- Not only is she an active feminist but she is also a member of the Women’s Center of Mumbai.
- According to her sister Manya Patil, Smita was a loner in life. She lives with guilt because she feels it is not right to have a relationship with a married man.
- In a career that spanned just over a decade, Smita starred in more than 80 Hindi and Marathi films.
- Smita, who is often involved in charity work, donated her first National Award winnings to a noble cause.
- Raj Babbar left his first wife Nadira Babbar to marry Smita after marrying Raj Babbar , she faced harsh criticism from fans and the media. Patil was labeled a “homewrecker” by some of the feminist organizations she worked for.
- About two decades after Smita’s death, renowned film director Mrinal Sen claimed that Smita died of medical negligence.
- Smita also had a younger brother who died when he was just one year old.
- In 2011, she was listed as the second greatest actress of all time by the popular news portal Rediff.
- In 2012, the Smita Patil International Film Festival for Documentaries and Short Films was founded in her name.
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