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Mrinalini Sarabhai

Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor (1918-2016) · India · On the map · Died at 97

Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai was an Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. She was the founder and director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, an institute for imparting training in dance, drama, music and puppetry, in the city of Ahmedabad.

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Dhirubhai Thakar Savyasachi Saraswat Award2014
Padma Bhushan
Padma Shri in arts
Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi

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She received Padma Bhushan in 1992 and Padma Shri in 1965. She also received many other citations in recognition of her contribution to art.

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India
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2016 · aged 97