Documentary · United States of America · 1973 · 31m

Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls poster
Director
Anthony Korner
Cast
Helen as Herself Anthony Korner as Narrator (voice)
Crew
Andrew Page — Editor James Ivory — Writer Ismail Merchant — Producer
Synopsis

Looks at the musical extravaganzas which constitute the main bulk of commercial cinema in India; in particular at the career of Helen, the undisputed Queen of such sagas, having appeared in some five hundred since 1957. Excerpts from some of her films are interspersed with an interview with the star in her dressing room.

Key Collaborators
Anthony Korner Director Andrew Page Editor James Ivory Writer Ismail Merchant Producer
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