Silk Smitha

Silk Smitha (Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati) an Indian film actress, dancer, producer, costume designer, cultural icon.

She became one of the most recognizable sex symbols of South Indian cinema.

A pioneering figure in the industry, Silk Smitha was among the first actresses to openly embrace bold, sensual roles during the 1980s and early 1990s—a period when such portrayals were heavily stigmatized.

She broke cultural and cinematic taboos, creating a new space for daring female characters in South Indian cinema.
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