Smita Patil

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Smita Patil is widely recognized as one of the greatest actresses in Indian cinema history. Her two National Film Awards for Best Actress highlight her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. She was the first woman to win the National Film Award for Best Actress twice. Her work in parallel cinema and mainstream films alike has earned her a place in the pantheon of great Indian performers.

AwardsSmita Patil received numerous accolades during her lifetime, including two National Film Awards for Best Actress for Bhumika and Chakra. She also won a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Chakra and the Padma Shri in 1985. She received multiple Maharashtra State Film Awards for her work in Marathi cinema.

Honours & Distinctions

Padma Shri

Government of India·1985

India's fourth-highest civilian honor for contributions to the arts.

National Film Award for Best Actress

Director General of Films Division·1978

Awarded for her performance in Bhumika.

National Film Award for Best Actress

Director General of Films Division·1982

Awarded for her performance in Chakra.

Rankings & Lists

Top 50 Greatest Indian Actors/Actresses

India Today·2020

Most Influential Women in Indian Cinema

Hindustan Times·2019

Magazine Covers

Filmfare

1982

Smita Patil: The Queen of Parallel Cinema

Stardust

1983

Smita Patil: A Star in Her Own Right

Records & Feats

First woman to win National Film Award for Best Actress twice

Awards·1982

Smita Patil achieved this historic feat with her wins for Bhumika and Chakra.

Leading figure of Parallel Cinema

Career Milestone·1976

She bridged the gap between art-house cinema and mass entertainment, proving a female lead could carry both.