Mr India (1987): Later, Shekhar Kapur did acclaimed international projects like 'Bandit Queen' and 'Elizabeth', but 'Mr ... Directed by Mrinal Sen and starring Dhritiman Chaterjee, Smita Patil, Sreela ...

Shekhar Kapoor's 'Bandit Queen,' released in 1994, made a significant impact with its raw portrayal of oppression and revenge, led by Seema Biswas as Phoolan Devi. The film, noted for its ...

Amol Palekar talked about slapping Smita Patil without her consent, after Shyam Benegal thought ‘he wasn’t violent enough' while filming Bhumika. Amol Palekar recently attended the Jaipur ...

In an interview with Lehren Retro, Juhi recalled how Smita Patil made a conscious effort to connect with Raj's two children - Juhi and her brother, Arya. “My father talked and explained his ...

Amol Palekar shared his regret at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 about slapping Smita Patil during the filming of Bhumika without her consent, following director Shyam Benegal’s instructions.

In a candid moment at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2025, he recounted how he slapped co-star Smita Patil during a scene without her prior consent, an act that continues to weigh heavily on his ...

Raj Babbar's relationship with Smita Patil, which began during the filming of Bheegi Raatein in 1982, led to turbulence in his marriage with Nadira Babbar. Despite Nadira's understanding nature ...

Veteran actor Amol Palekar recalled an incident from the shoot of his 1977 film, Bhumika, in which he was forced to slap co-star Smita Patil. He said that director Shyam Benegal ordered him to ...

Actor Raj Babbar was already married and had two children when he began his relationship with fellow actor, Smita Patil. The affair and the ensuing marriage saw a lot of controversy, given how it ...

Raj Babbar left his wife, Nadira, to marry Smita Patil in 1983. His daughter Juhi Babbar has recalled the time in a new interview. Read more news like this on HindustanTimes.com ...