Indrani Rahman (19 September 1930, Chennai – 5 February 1999, New York) was an Indian classical dancer, of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Odissi, which she popularised in the west, and later settled in New York in 1976.
11/05/2019 Indrani Rahman 1. Profile : Indrani Rahman Indrani Rahman (1930-1999) Indian Classical Dancer, who brought Kuchipudi Dance from the village to India's Capital, Delhi Born Indrani Bajpai 19 September 1930 Chennai, British India Died 5 February 1999 (aged 68) New York, US Occupation Indian classical dancer, choreographer, Spouse(s) Habib Rahman, Chief Architect to the Govt of India Awards 1969: Padma Shri 1981:Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2.Introduction : Indrani Rahman (19 September 1930, Chennai – 5 February 1999, New York) was an Indian classical dancer, of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Odissi, which she popularised in the west, and later settled in New York in 1976. In 1952, she won the Miss India pageant. Later, she joined her mother Ragini Devi's company. She popularised the Indian classical dance form, Odissi during her international tours. Indrani had received the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Sangeet Nat