Noted classical danseuse Mrinalini Sarabhai passed away in Ahmedabad, Gujarat due to age related health complications. She was 97.
She was trained in Bharatnatyam, Kathakali and Mohiniyattom and was educated at Shantiniketan under the guidance of Rabindranath Tagore.
About Mrinalini Sarabhai
- Mrinalini Sarabhai was born on 11 May 1918 in Kerala and was educated in Switzerland and Kolkata. She was daughter of former MP Ammu Swaminathan, founder of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad.
- In 1948, Ms Sarabhai set up an institute of dance in Ahmadabad where she trained thousands of dancers and choreographers.
- she has written several novels, plays, poetry and stories for children.
- She was widow of noted space scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai who is considered as the Father of the Indian Space Program. Leading danseuse, actor and activist Mallika Sarabhai is her daughter.
- Awards and Honours: Padma Bhushan Award (1992), Padma Shri (1965) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1994).