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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