Mallika Sarabhai | |
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Born | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
Occupation(s) | Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer, actress, politician |
Years active | 1969–present |
Spouse | Bipin Shah |
Children | 2, including Revanta |
Parents | |
Relatives | Kartikeya Sarabhai (brother) Subhashini Ali (cousin) Shaad Ali (nephew) |
Awards | Padma Bhushan-2010 |
Website | www |
Mallika Sarabhai is an activist and Indian classical dancer and actress from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Daughter of a classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai and space scientist Vikram Sarabhai, Mallika is an accomplished Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer[1] and performer who has specialized in using the arts for social change and transformation.