Bala(1976)
"THE GREATEST BHARATNATYAM DANCER EVER" - SATYAJIT RAY
Bala Synopsis
A documentary about the aging prima ballerina Balasaraswati (popularly known as "Bala"), the most famous exponent of the Bharatanatyam dance.
Bala (1976) is a documentary film directed by Satyajit Ray, released on January 1, 1976 with a runtime of 31m. It stars Balasaraswati, Venkataraman Raghavan, Uday Shankar and V. K. Narayana Menon. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers:
- Satyajit Ray
- Producers:
- Bhanu Ghosh, Anil Chawdhury, R. Ramani
- Cinematographer:
- Soumendu Roy
- Production:
- National Centre for Performing Arts, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Status:
- Released
Bala (1976) Trailer
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Bala Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Balasaraswati
Balasaraswati
as Self
- Venkataraman Raghavan
Venkataraman Raghavan
as Self
Uday Shankar
as Self
- V. K. Narayana Menon
V. K. Narayana Menon
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Satyajit Ray, written by Satyajit Ray, produced by Bhanu Ghosh, Anil Chawdhury and R. Ramani.
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Bala Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Bala – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bala online?
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Who stars in Bala?
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The main cast of Bala (1976) includes Balasaraswati, Venkataraman Raghavan, Uday Shankar and V. K. Narayana Menon. The film was directed by Satyajit Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bala released?
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Bala was released on January 1, 1976 and runs for 31m.
Is Bala worth watching?
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Bala (1976) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bala?
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