By Sreeni K.R
Kumari Saranya Sasidharan,a leading exponent of Mohiniyattam,is a wonderful young talent from Kerala. She puts tremendous efforts to promote and preserve this style of Indian classical dance as a living tradition. This 16 year old Classical Mohiniyattam dancer is a Kalathilakam in Yuvajanotsavam. She stood 1st in Mohiniyattam at the 46th Kerala School Kalolsavam -2005-06 held at Mathattur, Kodakara. She also stood 1st in Mohiniyattam at the district level and received “A” grade at the state level in 2008.
When she was a school student,her first passion was for Mono act followed by Bharathanatyam. But while studying in the Vth standard,she developed a keen interest in Mohiniyattam. Her first teacher was Babu of Sree Kala Institute of Dance and Music, Meloor, Chalakudy, who noticed her interest and developed it. Then she studied under guru Anand of Yedukulam Natiya Gramam, VR Puram, Chalakudy.
She is a very promising dancer.If supported properly, she can become one of the best Mohiniyattam dancers in the country. | 
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