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Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati (2 December 1960 – 23 September 1996), better known by her stage name Silk Smitha, was an Indian actress and dancer who worked mainly in Tamil and Telugu cinema, in addition to some Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films.
Silk Smitha was a popular and glamorous actress who worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. She committed suicide in 1996 after facing personal and professional problems. Learn more about her life, career, and achievements.
Silk Smitha was a popular and versatile actress who starred in over 500 films in various languages. She was known for her sensual roles and dance numbers, and her life inspired a biopic The Dirty Picture.
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- Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Madras, India
Dec 2, 2020 · Vijayalakshmi Vadlapatla, remembered by her stage name Silk Smitha, was known as the sex siren of South Indian cinema in the 1980s. At the age of 36, Silk Smitha enjoyed stardom unlike anyone else. Yet, she was pushed towards taking her own life.
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The siren allegedly died by suicide on September 23, 1996, but even after 27 years, her life story continues to enthral filmmakers and the Tamil audience. Silk Smitha – The Untold Story sees...
Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati (2 December 1960 – 23 September 1996), better known by her stage name Silk Smitha, was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in various Indian films. She appeared in about 360 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam languages.
Dec 2, 2011 · Silk Smitha was the ultimate sex siren of south Indian cinema in the 1980s. The Dirty Picture, one of this year's most-talked-about Bollywood films and based on her life,...
