1. Smita Talwalkar was an Indian actress, producer and director in Marathi cinema.
12 Facts About Smita Talwalkar
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Smita Talwalkar won two National Film Awards as producer of the films Kalat Nakalat and Tu Tithe Mee.
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Smita Talwalkar stepped into the role of a film producer with her first film Kalat Nakalat under the banner of Asmita Chitra in 1989.
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In 1991, Talwalkar played the role of Minal, a childhood friend of a mentally challenged boy in Chaukat Raja.
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The Surkar-Smita Talwalkar pair reprised their roles of director and producer respectively in their next ventures of Tu Tithe Mee and Saatchya Aat Gharat.
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Apart from producing films, Smita Talwalkar continued her acting in various cameo and supporting roles in several films and televisions.
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Under Asmita Chitra banner, Talwalkar produced about 6 films and 25 television serials.
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Smita Talwalkar appeared in Katha Ek Aanandichi and Ardhangini, which dealt with social issues.
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Smita Talwalkar was on the juries of various stage events, both local and international.
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Smita Talwalkar was the president of the Marathi cinema festival organised by Natya Chitra Kala Academy.
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In 2010 Smita Talwalkar was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with chemotherapy.
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Smita Talwalkar died on 6 August 2014 at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, at age 59.