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Mallika Sarabhai

Name: Mallika Sarabhai

Famous as: Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer

Date of birth: 9th May 1954

Birth Place: Ahmedabad

Father: Vikram Sarabhai

Mother: Mrinalini Sarabhai

Siblings: Kartikeya Sarabhai

Spouse/Partner: Bipin Shah

Children: Revanta and Anahita

Occupation: Classical Dancer,politician

Nationality: Indian

Sun Sign: Taurus

Website: http://www.mallikasarabhai.com/

Awards & Honors:

  • Best Dance Soloist, in Paris 1977.
  • Chevalier des Palmes Academiques, French Government, 1999.
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar, for Creative Dance 2000
  • Knight of the Order of Arts & Letters, French Government, 2002.
  • Woman of the Year, Indian Merchants’ Chamber(IMC), 2003.
  • Kala Shiromani Purskar, Institute of Economic Studies, 2004.
  • Indian for Collective Actions Honour Award, 2004
  • Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, 2005
  • Theater Pasta Theater Awards 2007.
  • Crystal Award by World Economic Forum 2008

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