One of the leading exponents of Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi.

Mallika Sarabhai(May 9th 1953) is the daughter of the dancing legend Mrinalini Sarabhai and the renowned scientist Vikram Sarabhai.She born in Gujarat.A multifaceted personality, Mallika is not only a dancer, but also a noted film-maker, internationally known choreographer, an actress, a TV anchor, an editor, a publisher and so on. Throughout her different careers dancing has remained her first love.

The holder of MBA and doctorate degree from IIM Ahmedabad, she is a multitalented personality. She is truly an all rounder. She has proved her worth in all the streams, then be it editing, anchoring, film making, dancing, acting etc. Mallika started learning dance at a very young age.

"I have always done things without hiding them," says Mallika, remembering her college days.Mallika met Bipin Shah during her college days and eventually married him. They were divorced seven years later. They have two children, a son, Revanta and a daughter Anahita. Bipin and Mallika co-founded Mapin Publishing in 1984 and continue to run it together, even after their divorce.Anahita, who is Mallika's sole dependent, is now studying at Sarah Lawrence College (class of 2013), in the United States. Both Revanta(born 1984) and Anahita (born 1990) are upcoming classical dancers.

She made a run for the Lok Sabha, campaigning on a platform of social responsibility, and focusing on the problems of average people in India regardless of caste or language. She came third in her district, Gandhinagar, in Gujarat, but she has continued her campaign to promote social justice there and in the rest of India.

"She dazzles. Mallika Sarabhai is many people at the same time and they all vie for brilliance."

Theater and Dances

Mallika Sarabhai's theatre works reflect the challenges of the society and sends a strong message. Her natural charm with conviction creates a unique style of presentation.

Actor
Mallika Sarabhai started her acting career at the age of fifteen and has worked in more than 30 films. In 1984, she played the character of Draupadi in "The Mahabharata", directed by renowned director Peter Brook. The movie was launched in French and English. Some of her critically acclaimed films include "Lovesongs: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow", Peter Brook's "The Mahabharata", "Kahkasha", "A Thousand Flowers" and "Katha".

Publisher

Mallika Sarabhai never tried to confine herself into a single character. After being recognized as a reputed dancer and film actor, she has also made herself count in the world of publications. In 1979, Mallika Sarabhai published India's first design magazine, called Inside Outside. Following are some of the acclaimed books published by Mallika Sarabahi and Mapin Publishing Private Limited.

First Indian Woman To Swim Across Strait Of Gibraltar

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First Woman President Of Students Union in India

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First Indian Woman Judge Of Supreme Court

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