Somen Banerjee parent company (Nahin retaining his share), and most of his estate. In the early morning of October 23, 1994, Banerjee was found dead in his cell, having hanged himself. Reports stated that while Banerjee was depressed, it was not thought he would take his own life. Actor Naveen Andrews portrayed him in the television movie "The Chippendales Murder" (2000). Director Tony Scott was reportedly working on a film about Banerjee and the Chippendales story. Banerjee is also the subject of an episode of the FBI Files entitled "Backstage Murder" (Season 3, Episode 13). Somen Banerjee Somen "Steve" Banerjee (; October
Dance in Israel The Israel Ballet, which performs classical and neo-classical ballets, was founded in 1967 by Berta Yampolsky and Hillel Markman. In 1975, the troupe performed George Balanchine's Serenade, bringing the company international acclaim. After watching a performance in New York, Balanchine granted the Israel Ballet permission to perform his works free of charge. The Adama Dance Company, established by Liat Dror and Nir Ben Gal, is based in Mitzpe Ramon. The company has seven dancers and runs a children's dance school. Tel Aviv's center for modern and classical dance is the Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater in Neve Tzedek.