Charu Shah

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[Charu Shah @ItsCharuShah]

Smita Patil was one of the finest actress of her time. Watched her films much later after her passing but manage to watch majority of her films and must say that, there was and will never be anyone like her. Best actress of her time.
#SmitaPatil

[Sann @san_x_m]

Her name was Smita Patil.

In the 1970s and 1980s she was one of the greatest actresses India has ever produced.

She did not look like the heroines of her time, and she never tried to.

While the industry worshipped fair skin and soft glamour, she had dark, intense eyes and a dusky complexion, and she turned that into her power.

She played strong, difficult, independent women with a realism that few before her had managed.

She had not even set out to be an actress.

She began as a television newsreader on Doordarshan in Mumbai.

Then the great directors of India’s parallel cinema saw something in her, and she became the face of a bold, serious kind of filmmaking.

In a career that lasted barely a decade, she acted in around eighty films, in classics like Manthan, Bhumika, Chakra and Mirch Masala.

She won two National Awards for Best Actress.

The country honoured her with the Padma Shri when she was still only twenty nine.

She was at the very height of her powers when her life ended without warning.

In late 1986 she gave birth to a son.

Just two weeks later, on December 13, 1986, she died from complications that followed the birth.

She was thirty one years old.

Years later, one of India’s most respected filmmakers alleged that her death had been the result of medical negligence.

The loss was so sudden that the industry could not absorb it.

More than ten of her films were still unreleased when she died.

For months after her death, new Smita Patil performances kept arriving in cinemas, as if she were still working, still here.

One of the finest actresses the country ever had gave it only ten years, because that was all she was given.

The work she left behind in that short time still outshines careers that lasted four times as long.

Follow for stories India deserves to remember.

[Charu Shah @ItsCharuShah]

Laughter Chefs 3 is wrapping up its shoot on June 30, with the show expected to conclude around mid-July! 🎬
#KhatronKeKhiladi to replace its on weekends slots.
#LaughterChefs3 #TejasswiPrakash #TejaTroops #ElvishYadav #ElvishArmy #AnkitaLokhande

[Charu Shah @ItsCharuShah]

Watching this reel in loop. What a entertaining person you are #TejasswiPrakash
She is making #LaughterChefs3 season worth watching.

[Charu Shah @ItsCharuShah]

All time favorite Naagin #TejasswiPrakash
And this dialogue 👌😍
#Naagin6

[JioHotstar @JioHotstar]

Who is that naagin-o-ka-naagin you know?

#Naagin7 #TejasswiPrakash #Teju

[yogen shah @yogenshahyogen]

Tejasswi Prakash was spotted sporting a playful double-braided top knots (Odango) hairstyle paired with a trendy denim look. Adding a thoughtful touch to her style, her outfit carried an enlightening message—"Tomorrow Comes Never"—a reminder to live in the moment and make today count.

[Charu Shah @ItsCharuShah]

@Itsshwetayaar Isko jaha vajan vaha bhajan karne ki habit hai. Vo jis ke sath bethi hoti hai uske face pe achha bolegi. IYKYK

[TellywoodBuzz @TellywoodBuzz]

Birthday girl Tejasswi Prakash steals the spotlight as she strikes a pose for the paparazzi at her birthday bash. ✨🎂📸

#TejasswiPrakash #TejaTroops #TejRan #BirthdayCelebration @itsmetejasswi
#TellywoodBuzz @TellywoodBuzz

[Charu Shah @ItsCharuShah]

@Itsshwetayaar Aneri is out of country she is in UK. Ada i think traveling she is not in mumbai either.

[TellywoodBuzz @TellywoodBuzz]

Tejasswi Prakash celebrate birthday with Karan Kundrra and friends from the industry
#TejasswiPrakash #TejaTroops #TejRan #BirthdayCelebration
@itsmetejasswi
#TellywoodBuzz @TellywoodBuzz

[;༂𝙎𝙝𝙬𝙚𝙩𝙖 @Itsshwetayaar]

Birthday Cake for our Queen 👑
HBD QUEEN TEJASSWI

#tejasswiPrakash

[;༂𝙎𝙝𝙬𝙚𝙩𝙖 @Itsshwetayaar]

The happiness of planning this surprise was almost as beautiful as the thought of seeing you smile❤️✨
We hope you like our efforts and feel how much you are loved and appreciated
Happy Birthday Teju❤️ May your happiness multiply every year

HBD QUEEN TEJASSWI

#tejasswiprakash
#tejatroops

[Vinay Raghuwanshi @VinayRaghu02]

Your heart is your most beautiful feature
Touching everyone you meet ❤
@itsmetejasswi #TejasswiPrakash #TejaTroops
HBD QUEEN TEJASSWI

[;༂𝙎𝙝𝙬𝙚𝙩𝙖 @Itsshwetayaar]

Happy Birthday to a queen whose charm and confidence are unmatched

HBD QUEEN TEJASSWI

[Team Tejasswi Prakash OFC🧜‍♀️ @TejasswikiOFC]

From watching you as Ragini to seeing you conquer new heights every year, we've grown up with you ♥️

Your journey feels personal because we've celebrated every win, every milestone, and every dream with you.
H'bd to our precious Teju ♥️

@itsmetejasswi #TejasswiPrakash

[;༂𝙎𝙝𝙬𝙚𝙩𝙖 @Itsshwetayaar]

Wishing you all the happiness and success that your heart desires.

HBD QUEEN TEJASSWI

[;༂𝙎𝙝𝙬𝙚𝙩𝙖 @Itsshwetayaar]

Grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for your support

HBD QUEEN TEJASSWI

#TejasswiPrakash

[Anand @MrGurujiAnand]

HBD QUEEN TEJASSWI
@itsmetejasswi
Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and countless beautiful moments. Your journey in the entertainment industry has been truly inspiring—from winning hearts with your versatile acting performances to becoming one of television's most loved and celebrated stars.

Lots of love and wishes from #TejRan Fans
#TejasswiPrakash

[;༂𝙎𝙝𝙬𝙚𝙩𝙖 @Itsshwetayaar]

Here's to another year of ruling hearts, breaking barriers and achieving greatness.

HBD QUEEN TEJASSWI