One of India's legends Smita Patil would have been 69 today, October 17.
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
'In a country like India where the less fortunate are looked down upon and exploited, she did the opposite by lifting them up and viewing them as equals.' Adeetya Deshmukh remembers his aunt, the legendary actress Smita Patil.
As the legendary actress's work is celebrated in New York, a sister remembers her beloved Smi.
Smita Patil would have been 70 today, October 17. Subhash K Jha highlights 10 interesting facts about the late movie legend.
On the 20th anniversary of her tragic death, the actress remains strikingly relevant.
Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.
Manya Patil Seth talks about her famous sister, who passed away 24 years ago December 13.
The event took place at the Sofitel hotel in Bandra-Kurla Complex in the western suburbs of Mumbai.
Amitabh Bachchan reviews movie Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and remembers Smita Patil on his blog on Bigadda.com.
Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.
The actress has been noted for her contribution to cinema.
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'Films like Arth don't happen again and again. They come once in a lifetime. I was lucky to make it, and I couldn't have done it without Smita and Shabana.'
'Smita had it all planned out. She was pregnant then and planning to leave Raj Babbar after the baby was born. In an enthralling new book Smita Patil, A Brief Incandescence (HarperCollins), Maithili Rao reveals the many fascinating facets of the incomparable actress whom we lost too young.
The acclaimed actress chats up rediff readers.
But does she deserve it? The debate goes on.
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From custom-made saris to designer lehengas, star brides have been serving major wedding fashion goals lately.
It was a pleasure to see Imran Khan return to the spotlight with his cameo in this week's release, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.
Priya Banerjee and Prateik Smita Patil, who got married on Valentine's Day, are still honeymooning!
'I may be known in the South but in Bollywood, no one knows me, not yet. I just wanted to be seen.'
Actor Prateik Babbar discusses his forthcoming film Issaq, his famous mother Smita Patil and why he dropped his surname.
'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.
'She was this untameable stream gushing down from the Himalayas which I had the privilege of having touched in my life before it disappeared into the mountains again.'
'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'
Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.'
Om Puri would have been 75 in October. We look back at his early years through these 16 pictures from his life.
The couple went on a honeymoon to Goa and share picture of their romantic holiday.
On Friday evening, the couple took to Instagram to share the good news with fans and followers.
'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.' 'I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.'
Sanjay Leela Bhansali remembers Gautam Rajadhyaksha.
'...Shyam had not given me the roles he did.'
The newlyweds have been sharing pictures of their wedding festivities daily, and we help you catch up.
'One day, they will learn that certain lines are not to be crossed when it comes to family.'
Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.
'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'
'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'
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