Mumbai, June 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Legendary actors Amrish Puri and Smita Patil gave memorable performances in filmmaker Shyam Benegal's "Bhumika". However, did you know that in one of the scenes from the film, Amrish Puri actually slapped Smita Patil, that too without her knowing, catching her completely off guard. During his appearance on the beloved talk show, "Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai," Amrish Puri shared the incident, saying, "In the scene, I stop her from going outside, and she talks back to me. Unable to take this, I had to get up and slap her."

Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Acclaimed veteran actress Deepti Naval shared a throwback magazine cover featuring herself alongside renowned star Shabana Azmi and the late Smita Patil. Deepti took to Instagram, where she shared a magazine cover from 1981, which featured her alongside the two actresses. Talking about the same, Deepti fondly described it as the “year of the women,” celebrating an era in Indian cinema when powerful female performers were redefining storytelling. “1981 - The Year of the Woman!” she wrote as the caption. The three actresses were the formidable force forming the "parallel cinema" movement in the 1970s and 1980s.

Mumbai, Dec 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar remembered his late wife Smita Patil on her death anniversary on Saturday. He claimed that her goodness made Smita both a great actor and an incredible human being. Babbar added that her empathy was palpable on the screen, giving her the ability to convert even simple stories into a tale of justice. Sharing a photo of Smita on his Insta handle, he wrote, "What made #SmitaPatil a truly great actor was the same quality that defined her off-screen - she was extraordinarily good.

Veteran actor Jackie Shroff took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he paid a touching tribute to the late, legendary actress Smita Patil on her 39th death anniversary. Sharing an emotional video post on social media, Jackie captioned it, “Remembering Smita Patil ji on her death anniversary #SmitaPatil @prateikbabbar”, instantly striking a chord with cinema lovers and fans of parallel cinema.

Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress and filmmaker Nandita Das recently paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Smita Patil, reflecting on the profound impact of her work. She shared how Patil’s authenticity and dedication to every character she portrayed left a lasting impression, inspiring generations of actors and leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema. On Friday, Das took to her Instagram handle and penned a heartwarming note on Patil’s birthday.

Mumbai Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar remembered his late wife Smita Patil on her birth anniversary on Friday. Sharing a photo of the actress on his official Instagram account, Babbar pointed out how Smita used film as a medium to bring change in society, constantly questioning norms and breaking stereotypes. He wrote on the photo-sharing app, "Smita consciously used her cinematic journey as a medium to drive change.

The late actress’s credits include acclaimed arthouse titles but also some truly trashy entries because she ‘wanted to prove that she could be a mainstream star’.