Vani Ganapathy
| Vani Ganapathy | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Danseuse |
| Known for | Bharatanatyam |
| Spouse(s) | Kamal Haasan (m. 1978–88) |
Vani Ganapathy also spelled as Vani Ganpati is an Indian classical dancer. She is trained in Bharatanatyam and is considered a foremost exponent of the dance form.[1] In 1978, Vani married actor Kamal Haasan. They divorced ten years later.
Early life
She started training at the age of three in Calcutta under T. A. Rajalakshmi. She moved to Bombay when she was young and started studying under Pill
Performing career
She started performing when she was seven. She travelled across the world for her performances. She lives in Bangalore, where she set up Sanchari, a dance academy.[2]
Programmes
- A Tribute to our Master : A dance presentation by Viji prakash, Artistic Director Shakti School of Bharathanatyam, Los Angeles. performed by her daughter and disciple, MYTHILI PRAKASH
- A film
'The Legacy of the Thanjavur Parampara' -a saga of eight generations spread over 300 years.
Falicitations to Guru Kalyanasundaram by eminent personalities :
- Sangeet Martand Pt. Jasraj, * Dr. Padma subrahmanyam, * Sri B.M.Sundaram, * distinguished artists of International repute, dance schools, arts organizations and students.
References
- ↑ "I AM: VANI GANAPATHY - Times of India". Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ↑ "Madhur Vani". 27 December 2003. p. 02. Retrieved 14 June 2017 – via The Hindu (old).
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