In this film Guru Pillai explains how he devoted his life in continuation of the family tradition of teaching, conducting and composing Bharatanatyam. Further he explains about the codification of adavus and the development of Bharatanatyam concert format-margam.

Source: Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi
Directed/Compiled By: Shri Manna Srinivasan

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