Big B, Jaya, Shabana Remember Smita Patil

We spotted Amitabh Bachchan at the launch of Maithili Rao's book Smita Patil: A Brief Incandescence in Mumbai on October 17.

  • We spotted Amitabh Bachchan at the launch of Maithili Rao's book <I>Smita Patil: A Brief Incandescence</i> in Mumbai on October 17.<br><br> Smita Patil, who is known for films like <I>Manthan</i>, <i>Bhumika</i>, <i>Aakrosh</i>, <i>Namak Halaal</i> and <I>Shakti</i>, died in 1986 due to childbirth complications.
    We spotted Amitabh Bachchan at the launch of Maithili Rao's book Smita Patil: A Brief Incandescence in Mumbai on October 17.

    Smita Patil, who is known for films like Manthan, Bhumika, Aakrosh, Namak Halaal and Shakti, died in 1986 due to childbirth complications.
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  • Mr Bachchan was accompanied by his wife Jaya who looked elegant in a white <i>sari</i>.
    Mr Bachchan was accompanied by his wife Jaya who looked elegant in a white sari.
  • Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who has worked with Ms Patil in films like <I>Arth</i> and <I>Mandi</i>, was all smiles.
    Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who has worked with Ms Patil in films like Arth and Mandi, was all smiles.
  • Actress Nandita Das, who is known for films like <i>Fire</i> and <I> 1947 Earth</i> was photographed with filmmaker Ketan Mehta.
    Actress Nandita Das, who is known for films like Fire and 1947 Earth was photographed with filmmaker Ketan Mehta.
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  • Smita Patil's son Prateik looked handsome in a black suit. Prateik has featured in films like <I> Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na</i>, <I> Dum Maro Dum</i> and <I> Issaq</i>.
    Smita Patil's son Prateik looked handsome in a black suit. Prateik has featured in films like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Dum Maro Dum and Issaq.
  • A delightful greeting indeed!
    A delightful greeting indeed!