Smita Patil : biography
Smita Patil (17 October 1955 – 13 December 1986) was an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Regarded among the finest stage and film actresses of her times, Patil appeared in over 80 Hindi and Marathi films in a career that spanned just over a decade. 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 Charandas Chor (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. Her performances were often acclaimed, and her most notable roles include Manthan (1977), Bhumika (1977), Aakrosh (1980), Chakra (1981), Chidambaram (1985) and Mirch Masala (1985).
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. "Reminiscing About Smita Patil"
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.
Personal life
When she became romantically involved with actor Raj Babbar, Patil drew severe criticism from her fans and the media, clouding her personal life and throwing her into the eye of a media storm. Raj Babbar left his wife Nadira Babbar to marry Patil.
Overnight, Patil was labeled a "home-breaker" by the very feminist organizations she had worked so assiduously for and became the target of barbed criticism.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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1974 | Mere Saath Chal | Geeta | |
1974 | Samna | Kamley | |
1975 | Nishant | author=William van der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews with Shyam Benegal|url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA208&dq=Smita+Patil&hl=en&sa=X&ei=nyPfUOnPPMntrAeqioHIAg&ved=0CGAQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=Smita%20Patil&f=false|accessdate=29 December 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=208–}} | |
1975 | Charandas Chor | Rajkumari (Princess) | |
1976 | Manthan | Bindu | |
1977 | Bhumika | Ushavari | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
1977 | Jait Re Jait | 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 | 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 | 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 | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award |
1983 | Ghungroo | Kesarbai | |
1983 | Ardh Satya | Jyotsna Gokhale | |
1983 | Qayamat | Shashi | |
1983 | Haadsa | 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 | 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 | Shivagami | Malayalam film |
1985 | Ghulami | Sumitra Sultan Singh | |
1985 | Debshishu | Bengali film | |
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 |