'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.'
Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.
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.
Here's looking at Om Puri's career graph, through these pictures from his films.
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.
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