Vidya Balan as Silk Smitha
When Vidya Balan was narrated the script and shown sketches of what she needed to wear for the portrayal, including hot pants, low necks and petticoats (without the saree that Vidya so often wears), she was uncomfortable.Kapoor has repeatedly stated in the media that Vidya was perfect to portray the complex character of Smitha. She added, “She has such a range of acting… her expressions are well controlled… We couldn’t have found anyone better than Vidya for this role. It’s a casting that very few would think is viable because it is going to be nothing like Vidya has done before. But I am confident she will push the envelope as far as she can”.
About Silk Smitha
Born Vijayalakshmi in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, Smitha left school after her fourth standard due to financial constraints. She became a film star by accident when she moved with her aunt to Madras (the then centre of the South Indian film industry).She was discovered by an Indian director Vinuchakravarthy at a flour mill. After that he renamed her Smitha & his wife taught her English. She learned dancing from another teacher.After garnering much notice and acclaim with her first major role in the Tamil movie Vandi Chakkaram, in 1979, Smitha assumed the name “Silk,” after her character’s name in the movie. In 80s she rocked in both Tollywood & Kollywood and has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam.
In 1996, Smitha was found dead in her Chennai apartment. The previous year she had tried to become a film producer. Financial problems, disillusionment in love and an alcohol dependency apparently led to depression. It is suspected that Smitha committed suicide.
‘The Dirty Picture’ also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi and Tusshar Kapoor. The movie is ‘ slated for release on November 2011.
When Vidya Balan was narrated the script and shown sketches of what she needed to wear for the portrayal, including hot pants, low necks and petticoats (without the saree that Vidya so often wears), she was uncomfortable.Kapoor has repeatedly stated in the media that Vidya was perfect to portray the complex character of Smitha. She added, “She has such a range of acting… her expressions are well controlled… We couldn’t have found anyone better than Vidya for this role. It’s a casting that very few would think is viable because it is going to be nothing like Vidya has done before. But I am confident she will push the envelope as far as she can”.
About Silk Smitha
Born Vijayalakshmi in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, Smitha left school after her fourth standard due to financial constraints. She became a film star by accident when she moved with her aunt to Madras (the then centre of the South Indian film industry).She was discovered by an Indian director Vinuchakravarthy at a flour mill. After that he renamed her Smitha & his wife taught her English. She learned dancing from another teacher.After garnering much notice and acclaim with her first major role in the Tamil movie Vandi Chakkaram, in 1979, Smitha assumed the name “Silk,” after her character’s name in the movie. In 80s she rocked in both Tollywood & Kollywood and has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam.
In 1996, Smitha was found dead in her Chennai apartment. The previous year she had tried to become a film producer. Financial problems, disillusionment in love and an alcohol dependency apparently led to depression. It is suspected that Smitha committed suicide.
‘The Dirty Picture’ also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi and Tusshar Kapoor. The movie is ‘ slated for release on November 2011.
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