The 80-year-old Balgopal is one of the most famous dancers of Kathak, Kathakali and Bharatanatyam in the country.
External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj on Monday called and offered help to veteran danseuse Tara Balgopal who is living in a state of penury in the national capital.
"I have spoken to Ms Tara Balgopal. I have understood the problem. We will help her," Sushma tweeted.
I have spoken to Ms.Tara Balgopal. I have understood the problem. We will help her. pic.twitter.com/fftZnbLySz
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 28, 2016
The 80-year-old Balgopal is one of the most famous dancers of Kathak, Kathakali and Bharatanatyam in the country.
She was living in a dilapidated room in west Delhi's Rajouri Garden, filled with obscure household items.
Swaraj's initiative comes in the backdrop of the danseuse's situation going viral on social media.
( Source : PTI )
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