Vani Ganapathy, also spelled as Vani Ganpati, is an
Indian
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classical dancer.
Career
She started performing when she was seven, and has travelled across the world for her performances. She lives in
Bangalore
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, where she set up Sanchari, a dance
academy
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.
Film career
She started her acting career in
Bollywood
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films in 1972.
Personal life
In 1978, Vani married
actor
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Kamal Haasan.
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Filmography
References
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Bharatanatyam exponents
Living people
1956 births