Anita Ratnam is one of India's most celebrated dancer and choreographer. Trained in the classical dances of Kerala, Anita specializes in Bharatanatyam, Kathakali and Mohiniattam. Apart from being a dancer, she has exhibited her multi-dimensional skills as
Anita Ratnam initial training was under Adyar K. Lakshmanan, after which Anita Ratnam received Rukmini Devi Arundale's advanced training in 'Kalakshetra' where Anita Ratnam secured her post-graduate diploma in dance. Besides, she earned a Masters degree in Television and Theatre from the University of New Orleans, U.S.A. Anita was also nominated for Ace and Emmy awards for her contribution to US television as producer-commentator on Indian art, culture and travel. Anita Ratnam was highly praised for the TV series 'Festivals of India'.
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In 1992 Anita Ratnam founded a performing arts unit in Chennai called 'Arangham' which concentrates on enriching, exploring and encouraging the visual arts of India.
She has starred in the South Indian movie 'Kandukondain Kandukondain'
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