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Smita Patil was credited as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. Born on October 17, 1955, Smita Patil was from Pune, Pune district, India. Death is recorded on December 13, 1986, at the age of 31. Education on record includes St. Xavier's College. Recorded honors include Padma Shri in arts (1985), National Film Award for Best Actress (1978) and Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1982).
My Take
Smita Patil is the kind of actor I wish more people outside India knew by name. While mainstream cinema chased spectacle, she built a body of work around hard, honest portrayals of women who refused to be ornaments, and the National and Filmfare awards only confirm what the screen already showed. What stays with me is the economy of her presence: she never oversold a moment. That she died at thirty-one feels like a wound Indian cinema never quite closed. Watching Mirch Masala, you sense a talent that was still climbing, never settling. A genuinely irreplaceable performer.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Smita Patil
- Name (Japanese)
- スミタ・パティル
- Reading
- すみた・ぱてぃる
- Born
- October 17, 1955 – December 13, 1986
- Origin
- Pune, Pune district, India
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
2. Background
- University
- St. Xavier's College
Awards & achievements
- 1985 Padma Shri in arts
- 1978 National Film Award for Best Actress
- 1982 Filmfare Award for Best Actress
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Manthan |
| Notable work | Bhumika |
| Notable work | Aakrosh |
| Notable work | Chakra |
| Notable work | Chidambaram |
| Notable work | Mirch Masala |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smita%20Patil
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q467960
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Smita Patil born?
Smita Patil was born on October 17, 1955.
When did Smita Patil die?
Smita Patil died on December 13, 1986, aged 31.
Where was Smita Patil from?
Smita Patil was from Pune, Pune district, India.
What did Smita Patil do?
Smita Patil worked as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor.
Where did Smita Patil study?
Smita Patil attended St. Xavier's College.
What was Smita Patil known for?
Smita Patil's notable works include Manthan, Bhumika, Aakrosh.
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