Smita Patil was an actress who had a successful Hollywood career. Patil started her acting career landing roles in such films as the drama "Manthan" (1976) with Girish Karnad, "Bhumika" (1977) and "Anugraham" (1978). She also appeared in "Gaman" (1978), "Sarvasakshi" (1979) and "Aakaler Sandhaney" (1980). She continued to act in productions like "Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai" (1980), "Bhavni Bhavai" (1980) and "Chakra" (1980). She also appeared in "Sadgati" (1982), "Umbartha" (1982) and "Ardh Satya" (1983). Film continued to be her passion as she played roles in "Arth" (1983) with Kulbhushan Kharbanda, "Aaj Ki Awaaz" (1984) and "Mandi" (1984). She also appeared in "Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche" (1985), "Chidambaram" (1986) and "Debshishu" (1986). Patil more recently acted in "Mirch Masala" (1989).