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Madras Kadiravelu Saroja, widely known as MK Saroja, was a prominent Bharatanatyam dancer born on April 7, 1931, in Madras. She began her training in Sadir dance, the precursor to Bharatanatyam, at the tender age of five under the tutelage of Guru Muthukumaran Pillai, becoming his exclusive exponent. Her career as a sought-after Bharatanatyam dancer spanned…
Journey Timeline
1931
Born in Madras — April 7
c. 1936
Began dance training — Started learning Sadir dance at age 5 from Guru Muthukumaran Pillai
1940-2000
Active performing career — Danced for almost 60 unbroken years
1946
Offered film contract — Declined a 7-movie contract from Gemini Studios
1949
Married Mohan Khokar — December
1950s
Involved in shaping university dance course — Witnessed the first dance course being shaped at MS University, Baroda
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