Indrani Rahman

Indrani Rahman
Indian Classical Dancer, who brought Kuchipudi Dance from the village to India's Capital, Delhi
Born	Indrani Bajpai (1930-09-19)19 September 1930[1] Madras, Madras Presidency, British India
Died	5 February 1999(1999-02-05) (aged 68) New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Indian classical dancer, choreographer,
Spouse	Habib Rahman
Children	Ram Rahman Sukanya Rahman
Mother	Ragini Devi
Awards	1969: Padma Shri 1981:Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Indrani Rahman (19 September 1930, Chennai – 5 February 1999, New York City) was an Indian classical dancer of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Odissi and first beauty pageant titleholder. she popularised in the west and later settled in New York in 1976.

In 1952, she won the Miss India pageant and then represented India in 1st ever Miss Universe 1952. Later, she joined her mother Ragini Devi's company. She popularised the Indian classical dance form, Odissi during her international tours. Indrani had received the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the performing arts and also the Taraknath Das Award.