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Vani Ganapathy, also spelled as Vani Ganpati, is a renowned Indian classical dancer and a foremost exponent of Bharatanatyam. Born on June 6, 1950, in Kolkata to Ganapathy K.V. and Indubala Ganapathy, a renowned vocalist for classical dance, Vani began her Bharatanatyam training at the tender age of four in Calcutta under Guru T.A. Rajalakshmi. She…
Journey Timeline
1950
Born — Born on June 6, 1950, in Kolkata.
Age 4
Began Bharatanatyam training — Started training under Guru T.A. Rajalakshmi in Calcutta.
Age 7
Arangetram (debut performance)
1970
Chosen "Teen-Miss India"
Mid-seventies
Presented TV series "The Rich Heritage" — For Doordarshan, later telecast by BBC.
1978
Married Kamal Haasan
1986
Began solo performing career — After moving to Chennai.
1988
Divorced Kamal Haasan
1994
Founded Sanchari dance institution — Established in Bangalore.
1999
Empanelment/Upgradation with ICCR
2007
Mother Indubala Ganapathy passed away
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Awards & Honors
- Excellence Award — M.G. Ramachandran (then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu)
- Sur Singar Samsad
- Aryabhatta - Natya Shantala Karnataka Excellence Award
- Mantram Achievement Award
- 1970 · Teen-Miss India
Media Coverage
- I AM: VANI GANAPATHY
Times of India
- Madhur Vani
The Hindu
- Steps of grace
The Hindu
- Intense expression of creativity – Vani Ganapathy
Dr. Kamini Rao
- Bharatanatyam exponent, Vani Ganapathy
Sreeni On Stage - WordPress.com
- Interview - VANI GANAPATHY
Narthaki
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