Who among the following was the founder and director of Darpana Academy of Performing Arts?

Correct option is D

Ans. (d) Mrinalini Sarabhai

Sol. Mrinalini Sarabhai was an Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and the founder of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She was a renowned Bharatanatyam and Kathakali dancer and was instrumental in promoting classical dance in India and globally.
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· Mrinalini Sarabhai was the wife of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India's space program.
· She trained under prominent dance gurus such as Shantibhai Mehta and Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai.
· The Darpana Academy of Performing Arts was established in 1949.
· She received the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri for her contributions to Indian classical dance.
· The academy promotes not just dance but also theater, puppetry, and social change initiatives.
· Mrinalini Sarabhai was also a poet and author, writing several books on Indian classical dance and culture.
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· Kumari Kamala – A renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, also known for her roles in Tamil cinema.
· Yamini Krishnamurthy – A celebrated Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer, awarded the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
· Rukmini Devi Arundel – A key figure in reviving Bharatanatyam, established Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai.