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Deepa Palanad, born on April 17, 1982, in Pulamantol village, Malappuram district, Kerala, India, is a distinguished Kathakali musician and one of the few women to excel in this traditionally male-dominated classical dance-drama form. Her immersion in Kathakali music began at an early age, influenced by her father, Palanad Divakaran, a prominent Kathakali…
Journey Timeline
1982
Born
c. 1987
Began Carnatic music training — Started learning basics from her father, Palanad Divakaran.
1995
Won first prize in Kathakali music — At the Kerala State School Youth Festival.
1997
Won first prize in Kathakali music — At the Kerala State School Youth Festival.
1999
Arangettam (debut performance) — At Guruvayoor Temple, singing padams from Kuchelavrittam with her brother Sudeep.
2003
Completed BEd
2010
Started career as a mathematics teacher — At UCNNM Porur Aided UP School.
2011
Featured in The Hindu article — Article titled 'Where Kathakali music reigns'.
2017
Released album 'Baale'
2018
Featured in Deccan Chronicle article — Article titled 'Deepa Palanad: Kathakali sangeetham offers a different experience on each stage'.
2020
Released album 'Rithwa'
2021
Honored with Venmani Haridas Award — Awarded for young Kathakali singers.
2025
Interviewed by Manorama Online Premium — Discussing challenges faced by female Kathakali singers.
2026
Mentioned as guru to Fathima Isthik — In The New Indian Express article 'Breaking barriers, Muslim woman relives Hyderali's legacy in kathakali music'.
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Awards & Honors
- 1995 · First Prize in Kathakali sangeetham — Kerala State School Youth Festival
- 1997 · First Prize in Kathakali sangeetham — Kerala State School Youth Festival
- CCRT scholarship for Kathakali music — Central Government
- Kalamandalam Unnikrishna Kurup Memorial Kathakali Music Competition
- 2021 · Venmani Haridas Award
Media Coverage
- Where Kathakali music reigns
The Hindu
- Breaking barriers, Muslim woman relives Hyderali's legacy in kathakali music
The New Indian Express
- കഥകളിപ്പാട്ടിലെ പെൺശബ്ദം ദീപയും മീരയും സംസാരിക്കുന്നു
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