Movie Description

Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

(1973)

Overview

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.

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Original TitleHelen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1973-03-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 31m

Production CompaniesMerchant Ivory Productions

Genres

  • Documentary