Sadanam Balakrishnan: A life committed to Art (Kathakali)




How many professionals in India, who are in their 70's and have accumulated wealth and fame by practising their professions have the kind of commitment to their chosen profession and can look back with satisfaction as this Master Artist or "Acharya"?
M G Warrier


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