Silk Smitha
Silk was born on December 2, 1960, in the town of Andra Pradesh, India. She grew up in a poor family and faced lots of hardship from a young age. She dropped out of school at an early age.Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati also known as Silk Smitha, was one of the famous South Indian actresses and dancers who worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. She debuted in her first Tamil film in 1980, Vandichakkaram, in which she played a bar girl.
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02-12-1960Place of Birth
Kovvali, IndiaAlso Known As
ActressSilk Smitha
Silk was born on December 2, 1960, in the town of Andra Pradesh, India. She grew up in a poor family and faced lots of hardship from a young age. She dropped out of school at an early age.Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati also known as Silk Smitha, was one of the famous South Indian actresses and dancers who worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. She debuted in her first Tamil film in 1980, Vandichakkaram, in which she played a bar girl.
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About
Silk Smitha, born Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati, was a renowned South Indian actress, famous for her bold roles in more than 450 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Before Fame
Migrated to Chennai from a poor family, she also worked as a maid and makeup artist before she did her first film, “Vandichakkaram” (1980).
Trivia
Silk Smitha appeared in over 450 films and became a significant figure in transforming women’s roles in Indian cinema.
Family Life
Her personal life was riddled with financial problems and depression.
Starred With
Her life was portrayed in a movie called “The Dirty Picture” in the year 2011. It showcased her struggle along with her legacy.