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Mallika Sarabhai, born on May 9, 1954, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, activist, and actress. She is the daughter of the renowned space scientist Vikram Sarabhai and the legendary classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai. Mallika Sarabhai received her early training in Bharatanatyam at home under her mother's guidance,…
Journey Timeline
1954
Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat — May 9
1969
Began film career — Started acting in parallel cinema at age 15
1972
Graduated with B.A. in Economics — From St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
1974
Completed M.B.A. — From Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
1975
Received Best Film Actress Award — From Government of Gujarat
1976
Received Doctorate in Organisational Behaviour — From Gujarat University
1977
Won Golden Star Award for Best Dance Soloist — Theatre De Champs Elysees, Paris
1982
Married Bipin Shah
1984
Co-founded Mapin Publishing — With Bipin Shah
1989
Created and performed 'Shakti: The Power of Women'
1989
Divorced Bipin Shah
1999
Honored with Chevalier des Palmes Academiques — By French Government
2000
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Creative Dance
2002
Awarded Knight of the Order of Arts & Letters — By French Government
2003
Named Woman of the Year — By Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC)
2004
Received Kala Shiromani Purskar — From Institute of Economic Studies
2005
Nominated for Noble Peace Prize Award
2007
Received Theatre Pasta Theatre Award
2009
Entered politics — As an independent candidature
2010
Honored with Padma Bhushan — By Government of India
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Awards & Honors
- 1975 · Best Film Actress Award — Government of Gujarat
- 1977 · Golden Star Award for Best Dance Soloist — Theatre De Champs Elysees, Paris
- 1999 · Chevalier des Palmes Academiques — French Government
- 2000 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Creative Dance — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2002 · Knight of the Order of Arts & Letters — French Government
- 2003 · Woman of the Year — Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC)
- 2004 · Kala Shiromani Purskar — Institute of Economic Studies
- 2007 · Theatre Pasta Theatre Award
- 2010 · Padma Bhushan — Government of India
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- Dance for social change
The Hindu
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