Acting
Smita Patil
Born October 17, 1955 · Pune, Bombay State, India
Died December 13, 1986 · aged 31
Smita Patil (October 17, 1955 – December 13, 1986) was an Indian actress and active feminist who primarily worked in Hindi and Marathi films. Remembered among the finest actresses of Indian cinema, she was known for her portrayals of strong and morally complex women prominently in arthouse and parallel cinema, a New Wave movement in India cinema known for its neo-realism. In a career that spanned …
Known For
Bhavni Bhavai · 1981Bhavni Bhavai
★ 4.91981
MovieDrama
In a drought-stricken city in India, the emperor Maharaja Dhiraj Chandrasen, who has two wives, and no children, orders all kinds of rituals to appease the Rain Gods
Manthan · 1976Manthan
★ 6.81976
MovieDrama
A veterinarian, Dr. Rao, makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence a co-operative society dairy for the betterment of the rural people. The film is set against the backdrop of the White Revolution of India (Operation Flood) which started in 1970. It was entirely crowdfunded by 500,000 farmers who donated Rs. 2 each.
Chakra · 1981Chakra
★ 5.41981
MovieDrama
Amma's husband is shot by the cops after he kills a man who tried to rape Amma. After this event, she moves to a slum where two men use her but also love her.
Bazaar · 1982Bazaar
★ 7.41982
MovieDrama
Najma cannot marry Akhtar until he is financially stable. An elderly Shakir promises to help Akhtar set up his business in exchange for Najma finding a suitable bride for him
Giddh: The Vulture · 1984Giddh: The Vulture
★ 6.81984
MovieDrama
In a remote village at Karnataka-Maharashtra border in India, the poor residents follow Devdasi tradition according to which young girls are given up in the service of Goddess Yellamma.
Insaniyat Ke Dushman · 1987Insaniyat Ke Dushman
★ 9.01987
MovieActionDrama
Jagmohan, a prominent businessman with underworld dealings, approaches renowned advocate Kailash Nath, to represent his son who has been charged with murder and may face the death penalty. Kailash refuses to do so, and Jagmohan's son is hanged. Angered, Jagmohan kills Kailash's wife, Laxmi and child in front of him, and escapes. He is eventually arrested and brought to trial, but is found not guilty. Kailash decides to avenge this on his own, but Jagmohan has left the country. On his arrival back, Kailash carries out his vendetta against him, and Jagmohan is charged with killing a man, arrested, found guilty, and sentenced to die. Thus Kailash carries out his vengeance against Jagmohan. Now Kailash is faced with advocate Ajay Verma, who has molested his sister, Shilpa. Watch how Kailash's anger spotlights Ajay, and wreck havoc and chaos in his life. And there is no one on Earth who can possibly save Ajay from Kailash's wrath.
Mandi · 1983Mandi
★ 6.61983
MovieComedyDrama
The denizens of a brothel deal with internal drama, as well as pressure from greedy land developers and an anti-sex work politician to leave town.
Sadgati · 1981Sadgati
★ 6.51981
MovieDramaTV Movie
When a poor and out-caste village tanner goes to village priest to get the date of his daughter's marriage fixed, the priest in turn asks for labor without pay in exchange.
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Ardh Satya · 1983Ardh Satya
★ 7.01983
MovieDramaCrime
A newly appointed police rookie deals with corruption, romance, and brutality.
Jyotsna Gokhale
Akarshan · 1988Akarshan
★ 4.01988
MovieRomanceDrama
Love story about an actress falling in love with her costar
Special Appearance
Hum Farishte Nahin · 1988Hum Farishte Nahin
★ 9.01988
MovieActionThriller
3 escapees from jail help a simple, desperate and cheated man avenge his perpetrator- a notorious smuggler.
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