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  1. 4 days ago · Explore how Silk Smitha's memory lives on in shrines, cricket teams, and social media, highlighting her impact on fans and her legacy in Tamil Nadu 28 years after her passing.

  2. 5 days ago · Silk Smitha’s early life was marked by hardship. Due to her family’s poor financial situation, she had to drop out of school. Married off at the young age of 14, her life took a difficult turn as she faced mistreatment from her husband and in-laws, which eventually led her to run away. Seeking a fresh start, Smitha began working as a touch-up artist for actress Aparna which eventually led to a career in films. Silk Smitha’s immense popularity and star power were undeniable.

  3. 6 days ago · Silk Smitha started her career as a supporting actress and became well-known in 1979 for her great performance in the Tamil film Vandichakkaram. Over her 17-year career, she appeared in more than 450 films before she sadly passed away at the age of 35 on September 23, 1996.

  4. Jul 6, 2022 · Silk Smitha's handwritten letter before her death, in which she shared her tragic life has now gone viral on the internet. The translation of the letter from Telugu to English reads, “Only I ...

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Silk_SmithaSilk Smitha - Wikipedia

    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. [1]

  6. Also Read: Rajinikanth slept on floor while Amitabh Bachchan used AC car Born Vijayalakshmi, Smitha's journey was a rags-to-riches tale. Forced to drop out of school in the fourth standard due to ...

  7. Sep 23, 2020 · On September 23, 1996, Smitha was found dead at her apartment in Chennai after she reportedly committed suicide. While the exact reason is yet to be discovered, it is reported that the actress was ...

  8. Mar 15, 2024 · On September 23, 1996, Silk Smitha was found dead. She reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself in a hotel room. Late choreographer Puliyur Saroja, in an old interview, had shared that Silk once approached her, saying she was going to marry. She asked Saroja to organise the wedding.

  9. 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...

  10. Vijayalakshmi Vadlapatla, [1] popularly known by her stage name Silk Smitha, was an Indian actress who mainly worked in South Indian films. She came into the limelight after playing the role of ‘Silk’ in the Tamil film “Vandichakkaram” (1979). She was popular for her bold and glamorous roles in South Indian films.