Mallika Sarabhai
Dancer and Activist | Igniting Social Change Through Performance
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Mallika Sarabhai is an acclaimed dancer, actor, and social activist who has dedicated her life to using the arts to drive societal transformation. As the director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, she has produced provocative dance productions that confront issues like gender inequality, communal violence, and environmental degradation.
Sarabhai's TED talks have inspired millions with her personal journey from a privileged upbringing to becoming a champion for the marginalized. Her keynotes fuse storytelling, movement, and incisive commentary, empowering audiences to be agents of positive change.
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Dance to change the world
At TEDIndia, Mallika Sarabhai, a dancer/actor/politician, tells a transformative story in dance -- and argues that the arts may be the most powerful way to effect change, whether political, social or personal.
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