Smita Patil was born for the camera: Shabana

October 27, 2015 14:37

"I first set eyes on her in an FTII diploma film directed by Arun Khopkar '" I think it was called Teevra Madhyam. There was a long shot in which she was playing thetanpura. I was struck by her raw beauty and the stillness she exuded. She was born for the camera. It lingered over her face and she held it captive without the slightest effort"

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