Cast

Smita Patil

1955 – 1986

Active years (films on this site)

1975–1985

Genres

DramaCrimeMusicalComedy

Schools and movements

Indian Parallel Cinema

Directors worked with

Shyam Benegal4 filmsGovind Nihalani2 filmsMrinal Sen1 filmKumar Shahani1 filmG. Aravindan1 film

Biography

Smita Patil was an Indian actress who primarily worked in Hindi and Marathi films. Regarded among the greatest and finest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, she was known for her unconventional portrayal of strong and independent women. Patil appeared in over 80 films, in a career that spanned over a decade and was the recipient of two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, a Maharashtra State Film Award and two Filmfare Awards Marathi. In 1985, Patil received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.

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Awards and honours

International

• Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actress 1978
• Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress 1978
• Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actress 1981

National / local

• National Film Award for Best Actress 1978
• National Film Award for Best Actress 1981
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 1982
• Padma Shri in arts 1985
• Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Best Actress Award 1988

9 films on this site

1. Nishant 1975 · Shyam Benegal · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
2. Manthan 1976 · Shyam Benegal · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
3. Bhumika 1977 · Shyam Benegal · IMDb 7.3 · Cast
4. Aakrosh 1980 · Govind Nihalani · IMDb 7.9 · Cast
5. Akaler Sandhane 1980 · Mrinal Sen · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
6. Ardh Satya 1983 · Govind Nihalani · IMDb 8.1 · Cast
7. Mandi 1983 · Shyam Benegal · IMDb 7.5 · Cast
8. Tarang 1984 · Kumar Shahani · IMDb 6.8 · Cast
9. Chidambaram 1985 · G. Aravindan · IMDb 7.3 · Cast