Roy, Soumendu (Cinematographer), Bala, 1976 | 00891047
Roy, Soumendu (Cinematographer), Bala, 1976 | Photographic Still
CinematographerSoumendu Roy
Document TypePhotographic Still
Film TitleBala, 1976, India, English
Scene DescriptionBala is a documentary made by Satyajit Ray in 1976 about the Bharatnatyam dancer Bala Saraswathi, fondly known as Bala. The documentary features the life and some of the works of the dancer in form of narration and dance. Originally conceived in 1966, the film was eventually mad in 1976, prior to which the revolutionary dancer had never been filmed before. The dancer wore the same pair on anklets for the film which she had worn 50 years ago for her debut performance. (1/20)
ProducerSubir GuhaDirectorSatyajit RayBannerGovernment of Tamil Nadu, National Center for Performing Arts
CastBalasaraswati
EditingDulal Dutta
Music DirectorSatyajit Ray
Script WriterSatyajit Ray
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