Silk Smitha literally set the South film industry on fire! Her bold, sexy avatar made Silk Smitha a famous name in the South film industry. Her fame was envied by many during her time and her charismatic life even made our for a blockbuster Bollywood film, where actress Vidya Balan played her on screen. Silk Smitha was born on this day (December 2, 1960) and bid goodbye on September 23, 1996. Take a look at some of the lesser known facts about her life. by Snehha Suresh