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Dr. Malini Ranganathan is an Indian-born French Kathak exponent, choreographer, and educational scientist, based in Nantes, France, where she has resided since 1983. She is recognized as a cultural ambassador, merging Indian classical dance with French aesthetics, and has performed extensively across India, the USA, Canada, and Europe. Dr. Ranganathan…
Journey Timeline
1983
Moved to France
1986
Began teaching Indian classical dance (Kathak) in France
1990
Presented 'Prayas' with 30 senior students
1996
Founded Bindi Association
1996
Artistic Director of the Festival d'été for Nantes City Council
2011
Presented 'Parampara'
2016
Conceived and curated 'Namaste France' festival in Nantes
2019
Received Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
2019
Received Medal of Excellence from City of Nantes
2024
Received Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
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Awards & Honors
- 2019 · Pravasi Bharatiya Samman — Government of India
- 2024 · Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- 2019 · Medal of Excellence — City of Nantes
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- The Journey of a Kathak Maestro
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