Silk Smitha Biopic: Know REAL name of the 'Siren Of South' and more
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Silk Smitha Biopic: Know REAL name of the 'Siren Of South' and more

Remembering Silk Smitha on Her 64th Birthday
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Remembering Silk Smitha on Her 64th Birthday

Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati, born December 2, 1960, is no longer with us. She would have been celebrating her 64th birthday.

Silk Smitha: A Star Across South Indian Cinema
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Silk Smitha: A Star Across South Indian Cinema

Silk Smitha starred in films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. She debuted in 1980 with the Tamil film 'Vandichakkaram'.

From Vijayalakshmi to Silk: The Birth of a Star
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From Vijayalakshmi to Silk: The Birth of a Star

Vijayalakshmi played a character named Silk in 'Vandichakkaram', which became her stage name and propelled her to fame.

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Silk Smitha: Known for Bold Performances and Item Numbers

Silk carved her niche with bold scenes and item numbers, often cast to boost film performance.

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500+ Films in 16 Years: The Silk Smitha Phenomenon

Silk reportedly acted in over 500 films in her 16-year career, with 45 films in 1983 alone, though mostly in supporting roles.

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Silk Smitha: A Target of Exploitation and Deception

Silk's sex siren image made her a target, with people feigning concern to take advantage of her.

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Silk Smitha's Forced Marriage at 14

Silk was forced into marriage with a factory worker at 14 and suffered abuse from her alcoholic husband.

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The Untimely Demise of Silk Smitha in 1996

India was shocked by Silk Smitha's death on September 22, 1996, while filming a Kannada movie and staying in a Chennai hotel.

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Silk Smitha's Troubling Revelation Before Her Death

Silk confided in her friend Anuradha about a serious issue causing her distress the day before her suicide.

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'The Dirty Picture': A Cinematic Tribute to Silk Smitha

Vidya Balan portrayed Silk in the 2011 Bollywood blockbuster 'The Dirty Picture'.

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