'Aurat ko NANGA dikhaye, film mein s**x..': Throwback to when late Smita Patil opened up on NUDITY in films

One of the most reverred and finest actress of her times, Smita Patil, was known for her powerful acting prowess and exceptional beauty in a number of films including 'Manthan,' 'Mandi' and many more. The actress, who passed away at the tender age of 31, had once shared her thoughts on displaying 'nudity' in films and their posters.

A now viral clip of the late actress shows her sternly oppose the objectification of women in films. The actress is seen stating that a film can work even if it has a great story and that 'nudity' is not required. In the said video, Smita is heard stating that women in Bollywood are either shown 'foolish,' 'constantly suffering' or 'half naked.'

''Hero ko toh nanga dikha nahi sakte; usse kuch hone nahi waala hai. Lekin aurat ko nanga dikhaye toh unko lagta hai 100 log aur aajayenge. Hindustan ki audience par yeh baat force ki gayi hai ki dekhiye ji, ismein sex hai; aadhe nange shareer hai toh aap film dekhne ke liye aaiye. Yeh ek aisi attitude bann gayi hai jo bhut galat hai. Film agar kuch sache dil se baat keh rahi hai toh voh chalegi. Sirf aisi posters se film chalti nahi hai,'' Smita asserted.

Hero ko toh nanga dikha nahi sakte; usse kuch hone nahi waala hai. Lekin aurat ko nanga dikhaye toh unko lagta hai 100 log aur aajayenge. Hindustan ki audience par yeh baat force ki gayi hai ki dekhiye ji, ismein sex hai; aadhe nange shareer hai toh aap film dekhne ke liye aaiye. Yeh ek aisi attitude bann gayi hai jo bhut galat hai. Film agar kuch sache dil se baat keh rahi hai toh voh chalegi. Sirf aisi posters se film chalti nahi hai.

- Smita Patil

The actress then went ahead to state that what should be shown to the audience is completely in the hands of the filmmakers. She said, ''It can be true for some films. But I would also say that if some pornographic films are made, then those films will run only because of that. But if there is no storyline in the film, then the audience is not stupid; they like emotional films a lot. Our family structure is so strong. So if the audience is shown the wrong thing and made to depend on that, they will start liking those things. But filmmakers and actors have it in their hands to change things."