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Age
70
Films
51
Awards Won
3
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Quick Facts

Full Name
Smita Patil
Born
October 17, 1955
Birthplace
Pune
Age
70 years
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Height
Weight
Nationality
🇮🇳 India
Religion
Ethnicity
Eye Color
Hair Color
Profession
Actress
Net Worth
Education
St. Xavier's College; University of Mumbai; Elphinstone College; Fergusson College
Children
1 (Prateik Smita Patil)

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Biography

Smita Patil is 70 years old, an actress, from India.

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.

Career & Filmography

Family

Prateik Smita Patil
Prateik Smita Patil
Child
Raj Babbar
Raj Babbar
Spouse
S
Shivajirao Girdhar Patil
Parent

Relationships

Romantic History

Romantic relationship timeline
PersonStatus
Raj BabbarMarried

Family

Prateik Smita Patil
Prateik Smita Patil
Child
Shivajirao Girdhar Patil
Shivajirao Girdhar Patil
Parent

Awards & Nominations

3 Won0 Nominated
Awards and nominations
YearAwardResult
1985Padma Shri in arts Won
1982Filmfare Award for Best Actress Won
1978National Film Award for Best Actress Won

Interesting Facts

  • Patil was an active feminist and was member of the Women's Centre in Mumbai.
  • She attempted to portray women's issues through her different films.
  • She was also involved in charity work, donating the winnings of her first National Award to charity.
  • When Patil became romantically involved with actor Raj Babbar, she 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.
  • Babbar and Patil first met on the sets of the 1982 film Bheegi Palkein.
  • Their son, actor Prateik Babbar was born on 28 November 1986.

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