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Smita Patil

Indian actress (1955–1986)

Smita Patil (17 October 1955 – 13 December 1986) was an Indian actress who primarily worked in Hindi and Marathi films.[1] Regarded among the finest and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema,[2] she was known for her unconventional portrayal of strong and independent women.[3][4] 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.[5] In 1985, Patil received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.[6]

Patil made her film debut with Shyam Benegal's Charandas Chor (1975).[7][8] 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 highly acclaimed, and her most notable roles include Manthan (1976),[5][8]Bh

Hello! So somehow I stumbled onto the life of Smita Patil and I was so fascinated that I got reading about her. The output was this twitter thread. Here’s the same thread, in the shape of an essay. 

Smita Patil was an actor par excellence and above all, an extraordinary human being. She lived for all of 31 years but her legacy HAS to stay around for 31 millennia at cialis tadalafil least and this is an attempt towards that. 

If I could sum her life in 3 bullet points, I’d say, she was/is…

  • – a study in contrasts
  • – deeply compassionate, especially towards under-represented (indie filmmakers, feminists, the common folk)
  • – fearless, spoke her mind and lived life on her own terms

Lemme elaborate.

Wait. Before I start, I think she was probably not meant to be even born! 
Smita was the second child of Shivajirao Patil (a politician) and Vidyatai Patil (a social-worker/nurse). However, when her mother was pregnant with Smita, their financial condition was unstable and her mother was reluctant to continue with the pr

Smita Patil filmography

Smita Patil (17 October 1955 – 13 December 1986)[1][2][3] was an Indian film and theatre actress. Patil is regarded among the finest and greatest stage and film actresses in the history of Indian cinema.[4] She appeared in over 80 films in several languages, but mostly in Hindi and Marathi, in a career that spanned just over a decade.[5][6] Patil is a recipient of two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, two Filmfare Awards Marathi and received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour in 1985.[7]

Patil made her film debut with Shyam Benegal's Charandas Chor (1975).[8][9] 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.[4] Her performances were highly acclaimed, and her most notable roles include Manthan (1977),[9]Bhumika (1977) for which she won her first National Film Award for Best Actress,[

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