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Bala (1976)

Movie ★ 7.3 31 min

Documentary

A documentary about the aging prima ballerina Balasaraswati (popularly known as "Bala"), the most famous exponent of the Bharatanatyam dance.

Satyajit Ray Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1976
Runtime
31 min
IMDb
tt0074177
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Language
Studio
National Centre for Performing Arts, Government of Tamil Nadu

Themes

Cast

Balasaraswati Self Venkataraman Raghavan Self Uday Shankar Uday Shankar Self V. K. Narayana Menon Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bala about?
A documentary about the aging prima ballerina Balasaraswati (popularly known as "Bala"), the most famous exponent of the Bharatanatyam dance.
Who directed Bala?
Bala was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Who stars in Bala?
Bala stars Balasaraswati, Venkataraman Raghavan, Uday Shankar, V. K. Narayana Menon.
When was Bala released?
Bala is a 1976 documentary film.
Where can I watch Bala?
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