Kalamandalam Ravi Kumar
Kalamandalam Ravi Kumar
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Lineage Stats
Lineage Overview
- ✦This lineage spreads across 2 countries.
- ✦Kathakali is the primary style.
- ✦Avg. 0.4 students per direct shishya.
- ✦This lineage is 2 generations deep.
🪔 About
Kalamandalam Ravi Kumar is a distinguished Indian classical dancer and teacher specializing in Kathakali, particularly the 'Thekkan Kalari' or southern style. Born on May 12, 1970, he began his Kathakali training at the tender age of seven. He further honed his skills at Kerala Kalamandalam, where he studied from 1989 to 1996, focusing on the southern style of the art form. Ravi Kumar is renowned for his expertise in portraying "Kathi," "Thadi," and "Vellathadi" characters in Kathakali performances. He currently serves as a teacher at Kerala Kalamandalam and holds the significant position of Head of the Department of Vesham (southern style) at the institution. His contributions extend to encouraging and supporting fellow artists, such as Kalamandalam Rajeevan Namboothiri, in initiatives like online Kathakali classes. He has also been instrumental in the evolving landscape of Kathakali education, overseeing the arangetram of the first batch of female students in the southern style at Kerala Kalamandalam. Awards & Honours: Boland Gold Medal, Vallathol Scholarship, Calcutta International Award, Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair Award.
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