Mrinalini sarabhai biography of abraham

A renowned Indian classical dancer, the first to also become a choreographer, Mrinalini Sarabhai was an epitome of grace, elegance and creativity. Her performances were not just mesmerising to the viewer but she used her theatrical platform to raise awareness about social issues, which was unthinkable for a woman in those days.

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She was a dancer first, but she was also an activist and an author. Married to the famous scientist Vikram Sarabhai, she carved out a separate niche for herself as a renowned dancer. She dedicated most of her life to her passion, and when she died at the age of 97, her daughter paid her a tribute by performing her favourite dance composition.

This article too, is a tribute to this legend. Mrinalini Sarabhai was born on May 11th, in Kerala. Her mother was a social worker, parliamentarian and a freedom fighter. She spent her early childhood in Switzerland. She also studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts , where she undertook training as a danseuse. On her return to India, she studied in West Bengal, at Shantiniketan, and completed her education under the aegis of the great Rabindranath Tagore.

Sarabhai came from a relatively privileged background. While in Switzerland, she learned the Dalcroze technique of dancing. It was on her return to India, while she was studying at Shantiniketan that she realized that dancing was her true calling and that she wanted to pursue a career in it. She began her training of Indian classical dance forms.