Sandra began her journey in Mohiniyattam at the age of five and gave her Arangettam (debut performance) in 2008. Since then, she has been an active performer with the Natanakaisiki troupe. Trained in the traditional gurukula sampradaya, she underwent rigorous abhinaya training under Guru Venuji and Guru Nirmala Paniker.
She is a graded artist (‘B’ Grade) of Doordarshan Kendra since 2014 and was selected by the South Zone Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, for special coaching in Mohiniyattam. In 2017, she was awarded the Junior Fellowship by Kalavaahini Trust, Chennai.
Sandra has performed extensively across India and abroad, gracing prestigious platforms including Tokyo, Brisbane, Soorya Festival, Swaralaya Festival, Nishagandhi Festival, Mohini Nrityathi Festival, and the India International Centre, New Delhi. Alongside performances, she actively conducts lecture-demonstrations and workshops, contributing to the wider reach and appreciation of Mohiniyattam.
She continues her journey through intense practice and performance, aspiring to explore and expand the horizons of this classical artform.
Major Achievements:
- CCRT Scholarship, Government of India – 2007
- Arangettam (Debut Performance) – 2008
- Participant, Indo-Japan Cultural Exchange – 2010
- Two-year Special Training supported by South Zone Cultural Centre – 2011
- Doordarshan ‘B’ Grade Artist – 2014
- Junior Fellowship, Kalavaahini Trust, Chennai – 2017
Sandra is the daughter of Irinjalakkuda Vadakke Pisharath Radhakrishnan and Rani Radhakrishnan. She is married to Rineesh T.V., and they have a son named Vasudev.
For more details, visit: www.sandrapisharody.com
