Silk Smitha's 63rd birth anniversary reminds netizens of Vidya Balan’s The Dirty Picture - Here’s when, where and how to watch the film on OTT

Remember the superhit movie ‘The Dirty Picture’ which featured Vidya Balan essaying the life of Silk Smitha? If not, here’s a solution to your problem.

Silk Smitha's 63rd birth anniversary reminds netizens of The Dirty Picture. 

Today marks the 63rd birth anniversary of famous Indian actor Silk Smitha. Born in 1960,
Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati, renowned by her stage moniker Silk Smitha, was a notable Indian actress and dancer primarily active in Tamil and Telugu cinema, with contributions to Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. During the 1980s and early 1990s, she emerged as one of India's foremost sex symbols, gaining acclaim as a sought-after erotic actress in South Indian cinema. Silk Smitha played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Malayalam softcore films in the late 1980s.

Throughout her illustrious 18-year career, she graced the screen in over 450 films, leaving an indelible mark. Smitha initially entered the industry as a supporting actress but caught attention with her compelling portrayal of "Silk" in the 1979 Tamil film, Vandichakkaram. Notably, she became an integral part of numerous successful dance numbers in Indian films during the 1980s.

In her memory, a Bollywood movie titled ‘The Dirty Picture’ was released which threw light on her life as a popular celebrity. Vidya Balan played the titular role in this movie which ended up becoming a blockbuster in 2011.

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The Dirty Picture on OTT

If you wish to watch ‘The Dirty Picture’, you can watch it anytime on Disney Plus Hotstar. You must note that this film is an adult film and can be viewed only by those who have subscribed to this OTT platform.

Vidya Balan even bagged the prestigious National Film Award under the Best Actress category for her performance in The Dirty Picture.

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The movie has garnered acclaim for its empowering portrayal of women, offering a distinctive perspective in a society typically dominated by men. Adding to its success, the film's soundtrack, crafted by Vishal–Shekhar and featuring lyrics penned by Rajat Aroraa, achieved commercial triumph. The song "Ooh La La" emerged as one of the year's chart-topping hits.

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