THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Bengali CINEMA · 1976
Bala
"THE GREATEST BHARATNATYAM DANCER EVER" - SATYAJIT RAY
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Overview
A documentary about the aging prima ballerina Balasaraswati (popularly known as "Bala"), the most famous exponent of the Bharatanatyam dance.
A closer look
Bala (1976) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast includes Balasaraswati, Venkataraman Raghavan, Uday Shankar, V. K. Narayana Menon. Runtime: 31 minutes.
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Bala FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Bala?
Bala is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Bala?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1976. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Bala?
The listed director is Satyajit Ray.
Who is in the cast of Bala?
The available cast credits include Balasaraswati, Venkataraman Raghavan, Uday Shankar, V. K. Narayana Menon. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Bala?
The recorded runtime is 31 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Bala?
The source lists these genres: Documentary.
What is Bala about?
A documentary about the aging prima ballerina Balasaraswati (popularly known as "Bala"), the most famous exponent of the Bharatanatyam dance.
