Mumbai, Dec 13 || Veteran actor Jackie Shroff on Saturday fondly remembered late actress Smita Patil on her 39th death anniversary, paying a heartfelt tribute to one of Indian cinema’s most revered performers.
Jackie shared a monochrome picture of Smita Patil and wrote, “Remembering Smita Patil ji on her death anniversary. Always in our hearts.”
The post was accompanied by the soulful Lata Mangeshkar song “Shaam Hui” from the 1985 film Aakhir Kyon?
Smita, who was known for her unconventional portrayal of strong and independent women, appeared in over 80 films, in a career that spanned over a decade and was the recipient of two National Film Awards. In 1985, she received the Padma Shri.
The late star made her film debut with Shyam Benegal’s Charandas Chor. She went on to become one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, a New Wave movement in Indian cinema, while also appearing in several mainstream films during her career.