Dancer/actress Radha Sri Ram had a role in the movie “The River,” shot entirely in India by noted director Jean Renoir. Her saree (I’m picturing it in red), is interesting because it might be printed or resist dyed and looks like a bandhni pattern. What do you think?
According to the newspaper caption, Radha was considered one of the top three classical dancers at the time, and she had a degree in Sanskrit! She was truly a natural beauty; note the lack of makeup – not even mascara. The Technicolor film played in New York City for 34 weeks and won several international awards, though few remember it today. I’ll watch it soon as a computer-view on Amazon.
I do remember seeing this film some years ago. I don’t remember much about the plot but I do remember that it looked so beautiful! The director was the son of the impressionist painter, Renoir, and there is something of the sense of watching an animated impressionist painting.
I think you’ll enjoy it.
What a lovely, warm face!
I really like the simple yet intricate details in the pallu. And thanks for the tip. I’ve never heard of this film, “The River.” I must find a copy myself.