Lakshmi became a household name in the ’70s after she captivated the nation with her bold act in the 1975 Bollywood hit Julie. At the time, Lakshmi was already a recognised name down South.

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I did a lot of films with her. Lakshmi was also cooperative and so was Shabana. All three were very dynamic artists. What was the message in Julie?The Anglo-Indians wanted to go abroad saying ...