The Telugu audience needs no introduction to Silk Smitha. While many people were unaware of her in the 90s, her remarkable transformation from a girl named Vijayalakshmi to the iconic Silk Smitha is truly inspiring, especially considering her lack of formal education. Her life story has even inspired the creation of a biopic. Renowned as both an actress and dancer, she began her career in Malayalam Film’s and later made a significant impact in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films.
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Mainly Silk Smitha gained fame as an item girl, often overshadowing other dancers like Jyothilakshmi and Jayalakshmi. Known primarily for her roles in comedy and villainous characters, she had a commanding presence on screen. One notable incident exemplifies her immense popularity. During a film shoot, while she was eating an apple, the crew prepared for the next scene. When it was time for her to set the apple aside and step in front of the camera, a boy on set took the bitten apple and auctioned it as “the apple bitten by Silk Smitha.”
Reports vary regarding the auction price, with some claiming it sold for 200 million and others stating it was 100 million. While some say it was purchased for hundreds of thousands of rupees, the very idea of such an auction highlights her incredible allure. Regardless of the final amount, this incident stands as a testament to her enduring popularity and influence in the film industry.
