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Rādhā Añjali, born Dr. Angela-Petra Zaimian, is an internationally acclaimed Bharatanāṭyam dancer, teacher, choreographer, and artistic director based in Vienna, Austria. Her early exposure to Indian culture came through her Indologist parents, and she first traveled to India in 1972. Her journey into Indian classical dance began in 1978 after witnessing a…
Journey Timeline
1972
First visit to India — Traveled with her Indologist parents.
1978
Began Bharatanāṭyam training — Inspired by a performance by Kama Dev in Vienna.
1982
Bharatanāṭyam-Debut of a full Margam — Performed in Vienna.
1983
Arangetram (Solo Debut) — Held at Mylapore Fine Arts Auditorium in Chennai.
1983
Founded Nāṭya Mandir — Established in Vienna for the promotion of classical Indian dance.
1988-1989
Grant for advanced studies — Received from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations for Bharatanāṭyam.
1994
Began learning Seraikella Chhau
2003-2004
Learned Kuchipudi — Trained under Raja and Radha Reddy.
2004
Received Federal Sign of Honour for Special Merits — Awarded by the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Austria.
2008
Became President of the Austro-Indian Association
2011
Received title of female professor — Awarded by the Federal Ministry for Education.
2023
Working on documentary film — 'A Dancer's Life in Two Cultures' on 75 Years of diplomatic relations between Austria and India.
2024
Presented 'Vriksha-The Tree' — Performed in New Delhi and Chennai with Nāṭya Mandir Dance Company.
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- 2004 · Federal Sign of Honour for Special Merits — Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Benita Ferrero-Waldner of Austria
- 2011 · Title of female professor — Federal Ministry for Education
- PaN Award (Partner of all Nations) — Umbrella organisation of Austrian-Foreign Societies (awarded to Austro-Indian Association)
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