Smita Patil birth anniversary: From being a newsreader to being bestowed with the Padma Shri; lesser known facts about the late actor

Smita Patil was one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema during her time with her unconventional and thought-provoking roles in films like Bhumika or Manthan. Coming from an influential political family, she carved her own path in acting with her power-packed performances. On the occasion of her birth anniversary, let’s look at some of the lesser-known facts about her that her fans might not know about.