Sushma Swaraj assures help to yesteryear’s veteran dancer Tara Balgopal, who has been living in penury
NEW DELHI: She used to be our country’s pride. Today, she lives in a dilapidated house in Delhi’s Rajouri Garden, in a state of penury.
80-year-old Tara Balgopal was one of the most well-known dancers of Kathak, Kathakali and Bharatanatyam our country has ever seen. But fame does not last, and people tend to forget. The country that once issued stamps in her name, became completely oblivious to her existence when her glory days were over.However, every cloud has a silver lining. After media reports on her condition began doing the rounds on social media, our external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj intervened to make a difference.
I have spoken to Ms.Tara Balgopal. I have understood the problem. We will help her.
After a man named Sachin Srivastava brought Tara’s story to Swaraj’s notice on Twitter, she responded shortly, saying, “I will reach Ms Tara Balgopal and help her. Thanks for bringing this to my notice”.
I will reach Ms Tara Balgopal and help her. Thanks for bringing this to my notice. https://twitter.com/Sachin_song/status/769654349018517504 …
How India Failed Its Beloved Dancer, Tara Balgopal, Who Now Lives In Absolute Poverty
The country which had once issued a stamp to honour her – has now forgotten her existence.
Swaraj is well-known for her social media presence and quick perusal to calls for help.
