đ Remembering Smita Patil on Her Birth Anniversary: nandita das Shares Emotional Tribute
đ Smita Patil â A Cinematic Legend
October 17 marks the birth anniversary of legendary actress Smita Patil.
Despite her short life, she left a powerful legacy with films like:
Manthan
Bhoomika
Aakrosh
Chakra
Namak Halal
Bazaar
Known for her powerful performances and deep emotional presence on screen.
â€ïž nandita das Shares a Personal Anecdote
Nandita Das took to instagram to share a heartfelt post on Smitaâs anniversary.
She posted a picture with Anita Patil-Deshmukh, Smitaâs elder sister.
Nandita recalled:
"She hugged me tightly and cried the first time we met."
Nandita shared that she had often been told she resembled Smita, especially during her early acting days.
Initially, she thought the comparisons were only based on appearance and her work in independent cinema.
đ©âđ§ A Bond Beyond Words
Nandita said her bond with Smitaâs sister, whom she now calls âTai,â has deepened over the years.
Through Tai, she feels she has come to know Smita Patil personally, despite never having met her.
She added:
"Today, I feel as if I knew her. My love for her has only grown."
đ©ââïž Who is Anita Patil-Deshmukh?
Anita is not only Smitaâs sister but also a:
Physician
Social worker
Public health expert
Nandita thanked her for becoming an integral part of her life.
đŹ A Tribute Through Art
Nandita revealed that the lead character in her upcoming film is named Smiâa tribute to Smita.
âYes, her full name is Smita,â she confirmed.
đ prateik babbar Remembers His Mother
Smita Patilâs son, prateik babbar, shared a post with a cake and her picture.
Captioned:Â âHappy Birthday, Mom.â
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