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Chavara Parukutty Amma (1943-2019) was a pioneering Indian Kathakali artiste, celebrated for breaking gender barriers in the overwhelmingly male-dominated dance drama tradition of Kerala. Born on February 12, 1943, to Naniyamma and N. Shankaran Achary in Chekkatu Kizhakkethil, Kerala, she pursued an undergraduate degree in economics from Fatima Mata…
Journey Timeline
1943
Born in Chekkatu Kizhakkethil, Kerala.
1957
Debut performance at Kottankulangara Devi Temple, Chavara (at age 14).
1958
Debut in dance drama Poothanamoksham, playing Lalita. — Joined Krishnavilasom Kathakali Yogam in Kollam.
1960
Performed with Krishnavilasom Kathakali Yogam in Delhi.
2003
Founded Kerala Natya Dhara dance school at Shankaramangalam.
2012
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Kalaratnam prize.
2019
Passed away at Chavara near Kollam.
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- 2012 · Kalaratnam prize — Kerala Kalamandalam
- Gurupooja award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Mathrubhumi Grihalakshmi award — Mathrubhumi
- Hyderali memorial Kathakali award
- Pannisseri Nanupilla memorial award
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