India, April 3 -- Late actor Smita Patil, known for her portrayal of strong and independent women, had once called out Bollywood for objectifying women and compared male and female nudity in films. She further criticised how the Indian audience had been conditioned to watch films that showcased half-naked bodies. (Also Read: Smita Patil felt awkward about films she did with me: Amitabh Bachchan)

In an interview with Doordarshan, Smita spoke about how, due to the formula used in commercial Bollywood films, women were often portrayed as either foolish, perpetually suffering, or half-naked. When asked why she allowed her poster from the film Chakra, in which she is seen bathing, to release, Smita stated that if it had been in her control, s...