‘I became a surrogate Smita Patil to her parents,’ claims Shabana Azmi; confesses she regrets saying ‘uncharitable’ things about her

‘I became a surrogate Smita Patil to her parents,’ claims Shabana Azmi; confesses she regrets saying ‘uncharitable’ things about her

Years after their celebrated work together in Indian parallel cinema, Shabana Azmi has opened up about her strained relationship with late actor Smita Patil, expressing regret over things said and left unsaid. Despite being hailed as two of the finest performers of their time, Shabana and Smita were often caught in what Shabana now calls an “inherent rivalry”—something that was never truly resolved. In a recent conversation with Filmfare, Shaban…

Shabana Azmi Became Smita Patil's 'Surrogate' To Her Parents After Her Death, 'I Regret Saying...'

Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil were two prominent Bollywood actresses who came into the spotlight during the rise of parallel cinema during the 80s and 90s. Both the actresses were shaped into leading ladies by filmmaker, Shyam Bengal and their powerful roles in the male dominated era of showbiz helped them create a separate place in the hearts of fans. They shared the screen space multiple times during their career, but behind the camera, rumours…

Shabana Azmi Revealed That Smita Patil Was Originally Selected For The Maid Role in Arth, Stating, “She Expressed Her Desire to Portray The Other Woman.”

In Arth, director Mahesh Bhatt brought these two talented actresses together. Shabana portrayed the lead role of Pooja, a devoted wife who uncovers her husband’s affair with another woman, and Kavita, played by Smita. In a Filmfare interview, Shabana disclosed that it was Smita who expressed a desire to take on the role of the ‘other woman’ in the film. In a recent interview, Shabana discussed the changes in the film’s casting, stating, “In Arth…