The first choice for the role of Silk Smitha in the film *The Dirty Picture* was not Vidya Balan, but Bipasha Basu, according to director Milan Luthria. Initially, Bipasha Basu was considered for the part before Vidya Balan was cast, who eventually gained critical acclaim for her portrayal of Silk Smitha[1]. Additional context: - Vidya Balan was initially shocked to be offered the role, as it was a departure from her usual image, but she accepted it driven by the desire to take on challenging and unconventional roles[9][2]. - *The Dirty Picture* is a biographical musical drama directed by Milan Luthria, exploring the life of Silk Smitha, a South Indian actress known for her bold and sensual screen presence during the 1980s[1][2]. - Vidya's performance was widely praised and earned her multiple accolades, and it sparked discussions about body positivity and redefining conventional beauty standards in Indian cinema[6]. - The film's release was timed to coincide with Silk Smitha's birthday, enhancing the tribute to the late actress[5].
Citations
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dirty_Picture
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balan-recollects-cautionary-advice-she-got-against-the-dirty-picture/articleshow/105556535.cms
3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Smitha
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balans-nothing-like-silk-smitha/articleshow/9820230.cms
5.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni13687719/
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balan-reveals-how-her-relationship-with-body-image-and-desires-has-evolved-through-the-dirty-picture-i-have-always-enjoyed-intimacy/articleshow/109601780.cms
7.https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_dirty_picture/cast-and-crew
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balan-celebrates-silk-smitas-legacy-as-the-dirty-picture-completes-10-years/articleshow/88047185.cms
9.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/role-to-play-silk-smitha-came-as-a-shock-vidya/articleshow/7276101.cms
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Citations
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dirty_Picture
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balan-recollects-cautionary-advice-she-got-against-the-dirty-picture/articleshow/105556535.cms
3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Smitha
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balans-nothing-like-silk-smitha/articleshow/9820230.cms
5.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni13687719/
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balan-reveals-how-her-relationship-with-body-image-and-desires-has-evolved-through-the-dirty-picture-i-have-always-enjoyed-intimacy/articleshow/109601780.cms
7.https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_dirty_picture/cast-and-crew
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balan-celebrates-silk-smitas-legacy-as-the-dirty-picture-completes-10-years/articleshow/88047185.cms
9.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/role-to-play-silk-smitha-came-as-a-shock-vidya/articleshow/7276101.cms
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