Malini Ranganathan
Malini Ranganathan | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Sir J.J. School of Art (BFA) European University (PhD) |
| Occupations | Kathak exponent, educational scientist |
| Notable work | Founder of Bindi Association |
| Honors | Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (2019) Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2024) |
Malini Ranganathan is an Indian-born French Kathak exponent, choreographer, and educational scientist.[1][2] She is based in Nantes, France, and is known for her work in promoting Indian classical dance and Indo-French cultural exchange.[3]
In 2019, she received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, the highest honor conferred by the Government of India on overseas Indians.[4]
Early life and education
Ranganathan moved to France in 1983.[4]
She holds a degree in textile design from the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai. In France, she earned an MPhil and a PhD in Educational Science from the European University, specializing in cross-cultural didactics.[4]
Career
Ranganathan has performed Kathak globally and founded the Bindi association in 1996 to promote Indian arts in France. She has curated major festivals including the Summer Festival of Nantes and Namaste France.[4]
In academia, she is a professor of Humanities and Educational Science at ISG in Nantes.[4]
Awards
- Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (2019)[5]
- Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2024)[6][7]
- Medal of Excellence (2019), City of Nantes[4]
References
- ↑ "The Journey of a Kathak Maestro". Diplomatist. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Sage Journals: Discover world-class research". Sage Journals. doi:10.1177/1356336X10369198. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Kathak dancer Dr. Malini Ranganathan is India's cultural ambassador to the world". The Global Indian. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Malini Ranganathan enjoys the best of both worlds". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Pravasi Bhartiya Samman-2019 award in France - News | Embassy of India, France & Principality of Monaco". www.eoiparis.gov.in. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Bouguenais. Malini Ranganathan distinguée | Presse Océan". Presse Océan (in French). 2025-05-19. Archived from the original on 2025-12-09. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Nomination dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres – hiver 2024 | Ministère de la Culture". www.culture.gouv.fr (in French). 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2026-04-24.