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About
Guru Kelu Nair was a highly esteemed Indian classical dance artist and teacher, renowned for his profound contributions to Kathakali. Born on June 9, 1918, in Killikkurissimangalam, Kerala, to Mangili Kunjikkutti Amma and Pariyarat Kittunni Nair, he began his Kathakali training at a young age. He received his initial instruction at Koppatt Appunni…
Journey Timeline
1918
Born — Born in Killikkurissimangalam, Kerala.
1936
Invited to Visva-Bharati University — Invited by Rabindranath Tagore to establish the first Kathakali curriculum at Santiniketan.
1941
Continued teaching at Santiniketan — Remained a faculty member until Tagore's death.
1992
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
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- 1992 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
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