Source: Photo: Santosh Nagwekar
We spotted Amitabh Bachchan at the launch of Maithili Rao's book Smita Patil: A Brief Incandescence in Mumbai on October 17.

Smita Patil, who is known for films like Manthan, Bhumika, Aakrosh, Namak Halaal and Shakti, died in 1986 due to childbirth complications.

Source: Photo: Santosh Nagwekar
Mr Bachchan was accompanied by his wife Jaya who looked elegant in a white sari.

Source: Photo: Santosh Nagwekar
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who has worked with Ms Patil in films like Arth and Mandi, was all smiles.

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Actress Nandita Das, who is known for films like Fire and 1947 Earth was photographed with filmmaker Ketan Mehta.

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Smita Patil's son Prateik looked handsome in a black suit. Prateik has featured in films like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Dum Maro Dum and Issaq.

Source: Photo: Santosh Nagwekar
A delightful greeting indeed!