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There is something special, almost magical, about the first film that introduces an actress to a national audience. Smita Patil’s Bhumika claims that honour.
It is a powerful movie. Smita’s best.
Also the music was fabulous: Mondar Baaje..
There is something special, almost magical, about the first film that introduces an actress to a national audience. Smita Patil’s Bhumika claims that honour.