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Aishwarya Warrier, also known as Ayswaria Wariar, is an acclaimed Indian classical dancer, art educator, choreographer, and researcher, primarily recognized for her mastery of Mohiniyattam. Born in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, in 1975, she spent her formative years in Mumbai before establishing her career in Vadodara, Gujarat. Her journey into Indian…
Journey Timeline
1975
Born in Calicut, Kerala
1980
Initiated into Indian classical dance — At the age of five by her mother, Sreebala Menon.
1995
Began active career
1997
Founded Nrityodaya School of Classical Dance — Located in Vadodara, Gujarat.
1999
Completed Master of Arts in Dance — From Pune University.
2015
Received Kalasree Puraskar — Awarded by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi.
2016
Directed and produced 'Nilima – beyond the blue…. an exploration' — A Mohiniyattam dance film.
2018-2019
Received Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar — Awarded by Gujarat Sangeet Nataka Akademi.
2019
Completed Doctor of Philosophy in Dance — From Bharatidasan University.
2019-2021
Served as Regional Director for IGNCA — At the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Vadodara.
2021
Acted in TV series 'Kaana Kanmani' — Appeared in 65 episodes on Surya TV.
2024
Presented 'Tripootha - The Sacred Feminine Awakening' — New production at the Abhivyakti City Art Festival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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Awards & Honors
- 2015 · Kalasree Puraskar — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar — Gujarat Sangeet Nataka Akademi
- Devdasi Puraskar — Devdasi Nruthya Mandir, Bhubaneswar
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award for non-resident Malayalis — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
Media Coverage
- Engaging Mohiniyattam
The Hindu
- Charmed and beyond
The Hindu
- Retelling 'her' stories through Mohiniyattam
The New Indian Express
- When poetry, drama and dance are in sync
The Times of India
- Ayswaria Warrier: Sticking to Tradition
India Art Review
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