Bala (1976): Cast

“THE GREATEST BHARATNATYAM DANCER EVER” – Satyajit Ray. A documentary chronicling the later years of Balasaraswati, popularly known as “Bala,” the renowned prima ballerina who became the most celebrated exponent of Bharatanatyam. It presents intimate footage, interviews and reflections that illuminate her artistry and lasting impact on Indian classical dance.

• SR Director Satyajit Ray

• B Balasaraswati as themselves
• US Uday Shankar as themselves
• VK V. K. Narayana Menon as themselves
• VR Venkataraman Raghavan as themselves

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