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.

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1

Birthday

02-12-1960

Place of Birth

Kovvali, India

Also Known As

Actress

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.

Acting

2023

Mark Antony

 - Actress

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.

Full Name:

Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati
Net Worth:

Estimated at $5 million at the time of her death
Age of Death:

35 years
Birth Sign:

Sagittarius
Height

5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Weight:

Approx. 60 kg (132 lbs)
Movies:

1980 – Vandi Chakkaram
1982 – Ragasiya Puthirai
1984 – Thiruda Thirudi
1987 – Kaliyuga Kannan
1989 – Aasai
1991 – Maine Pyaar Kiya (special appearance in a dance sequence)
1992 – Kundakka Mandakka
1994 – Rajadhi Raja
1995 – Ithu Kaadhal Kaatchi