Personal Information

Full Name: Smita Patil

Nickname:

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1955-10-17

Languages Known: Marathi, Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading literature, theater, social activism, traveling

Education

School: Local schools in Pune (basic education)

College: Fergusson College, Pune (studied Literature and Journalism briefly)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts (incomplete; left for acting career)

Physical Stats

Height: 163 cm

Weight: 50 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Shivajirao Girdharlal Patil Mother: Vidyatai Patil (homemaker)

Siblings: Brother: Manya Patil Sister: Anita Patil

Marital Status: married

Wife: Raj Babbar

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Late Actress (legendary figure of Indian parallel cinema; career 1974–1986)

Skills:

Net Worth: Not Available

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Actress (1985) – Chidambaram (posthumous) Padma Shri (posthumous, 1987) Filmfare Best Actress Award (1983) – Umbartha Filmfare nominations for Aakrosh (1981), Chakra (1981), Arth (1983), Mirch Masala (1987 posthumous) Known for iconic parallel cinema roles: Bhumika (1977), Aakrosh (1980), Chakra (1981), Arth (1982), Mirch Masala (1987) One of the finest actresses of Indian cinema; bridged commercial and art-house with roles in Namak Halaal, Shakti, Gaman

Biography Details

Smita Patil (October 17, 1955 – December 13, 1986) was one of India's greatest actresses, a powerhouse of parallel cinema. Born in Pune to politician Shivajirao Patil and Vidyatai Patil, she began with theater and debuted in Shyam Benegal's Charulata (1974). She rose to acclaim with Bhumika (1977), earning international recognition for her portrayal of a complex woman. Known for intense, socially relevant roles in Aakrosh, Chakra, Arth, Mirch Masala, and 

She also appeared in mainstream hits like Namak Halaal and Shakti. Married to actor Raj Babbar in 1983, she gave birth to son Prateik Babbar shortly before her tragic death at 31 due to complications from childbirth. Her legacy endures as a symbol of powerful, authentic cinema; honored with Padma Shri (1987).

• October 17, 2025 (birth anniversary tributes carried into 2026): On her 70th birth anniversary, tributes poured in across social media, with Prateik Babbar sharing rare childhood photos and emotional notes remembering his mother. Film historians and pages like NFDC India, MAMI, and Filmfare posted retrospectives on her unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema.
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• December 13, 2025 (39th death anniversary): Fans and industry figures remembered her tragic passing at 31, highlighting her intense performances and feminist portrayals in parallel cinema.
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• Ongoing legacy: No major new releases or biopics announced in early 2026; focus on archival screenings, retrospectives at film festivals, and discussions about her influence on modern actresses. Prateik continues honoring her memory through his work and public statements.

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