I came into the film industry to be a heroine. “My mother was a hair dresser, so entering the film industry was easy for me. In those days, when every film had a song that would have an item dancer performing a cabaret, Anuradha broke the chain by performing character roles in ‘Simha Sompanam’ and ‘Nermai’ with Prabhu, ‘Pudhu Yugam’ and ‘Madurai Soodan’ with Vijayakanth. But today, it is ironic to know that the mantle is being overtaken by top artists like Simran, Neetu Chandra or Shriya.” So, we were introduced as a comparison to the heroines. Explains Anuradha, “In 1980s, there was always a special actress who had makeup done like a vamp and danced alongside the hero. In fact, she, and even Silk Smitha, always wore skin-coloured body stocking beneath their skimpy costumes.Īnuradha’s electrifying performance in ‘Machana paaradi’ with Rajnikanth, (‘Thanga Magan’) is one of the classics. But unlike some of the heroines of today, on screen, even in a two-piece swim suit, she was one of the most graceful item dancers of her times. Anuradha, in her heydays, was famous for her skimpy clothes and killer figure. Glam doll Anuradha, who has been able to attain a level of class and sensuality, is still continuing her love with acting in the serial, ‘Thangam’ (Sun TV). Though most of these actresses have faded into oblivion, there are a few who survive on character or mother roles. Later, the platform was taken over by Silk Smitha, Anuradha, Disco Shanthi, Jothilakshmi and Jayamalini.
Item numbers were exclusive to the realm of vamps like Aalam, Helen, CID Shakuntala and Jayakumari who ruled the roost in 60s. Rewind to 10 years, Tamil films had item dancers who had their loyal fan bases, who used to visit the theatres just to watch their favourite sirens trying to seduce the hero.
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