Smita Patil is one of those names in Indian Cinema that still shines as its biggest jewel. Even today, there isn't anyone who can match her grace, her personality, or her presence, forget about matching her acting skills. Such legends take birth only once and we feel privileged to have watched her movies. But would you believe us if we said the lady never wanted to be an actress? Jacqueline Fernandez to Reprise Smita Patil's Role in Revathi Directed Arth Remake?.

Manoj Kumar, in one of his interviews with Rediff, revealed, "I have an eye for talent. Do you know in Shor when Sharmila Tagore ditched me -- she was supposed to play my wife's role that Nanda finally played -- I had offered that role to Smita Patil. She politely told me she was not interested in acting at that point in time. God has given me honest eyes and pure ears." Prateik Babbar Gets His Mother Smita Patil's Name Inked On His ‘Heart’ (View Post).

Smita Patil at that time was working as a news anchor for Doordarshan. Now just imagine if she had never gained that interest in cinema. We would have been robbed of a great acting legend like her. We are truly fortunate that Smita Patil decided to give the cinema a go and made it a great place to be.

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