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Anjali Mehr (née Hora; 1928-1978) was a pioneering Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and educator, primarily in Bharatanatyam, with initial training in Kathak. Born in 1928 to Rameshbhai and Mugdhaben Hora, she began learning Kathak at the age of four. She later transitioned to Bharatanatyam, becoming one of the earliest disciples of the legendary…
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1928
Born Anjali Hora
1932
Began learning Kathak — Started at age four
Trained in Bharatanatyam at Kalakshetra — Disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale and other esteemed gurus
1947
Became first Principal of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Sangeet Nartan Shikshapeeth — Invited by Dr. K. M. Munshi to teach dance in Bombay
Founded Rukmini Kala Vihar — Her own dance school, named after her guru
1951
Featured in Magnum Photos' global project 'Generation X' — One of two individuals from India
1953
Married Dr. Sukumar Merh and settled in Gujarat — Moved to Baroda (Vadodara)
Joined M.S. University, Baroda — Served as Visiting Professor and later Head of the Department of Performing Arts
1960s
Developed "Stick Drawing Notation System" — An easier learning system for non-Tamil speaking students
1972
Wrote a Bharatanatyam margam in Gujarati
1977
Composed and choreographed Chandramoulishwara Kuravanji in Gujarati — Considered the first Kuravanji written in Gujarati
1978
Passed away — Reportedly onstage after a performance
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