Actress
Smita Patil
was celebrated for her powerful performances across multiple languages, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema with her unparalleled talent. Smita is the recipient of prestigious accolades like the
National Film Award
and
Padma Shri
. One of the most intriguing tales from her career emerges from an unexpected
incident
during the filming of the 1982 film ‘
Coolie
‘, where she shared the screen with the iconic
Amitabh Bachchan
.
Smita once called Amitabh to tell him that she had a horrible dream about him, and the next day that fateful incident happened to Big B.
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Earlier, Amitabh disclosed in an interview an encounter with Smita just before the fateful
accident
on set. Recounting the incident, Amitabh revealed that he once received a late-night call from Smita while shooting in Bangalore. Surprised by the untimely call, Big B inquired about her well-being. She shared a disturbing dream she had about Amitabh, and the very next day the accident occurred.
Moreover, in a conversation with filmmaker
Mahesh Bhatt
, Smita said that her life is going to end soon, citing the short lifeline in her palm.