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Sadanam K. Harikumaran, also known as Sadanam Harikumar, is a highly celebrated and multifaceted Indian classical artist from Kerala, India. Born on February 8, 1958, in Peroor village of Palakkad district, he is renowned for his profound contributions to Kathakali, as well as his expertise in music, painting, sculpting, and literature. His artistic journey…
Journey Timeline
1958
Born in Peroor, Palakkad district, Kerala
1953
Gandhi Seva Sadanam (Sadanam Academy) founded by his father
1966
Began Kathakali training at Sadanam (approximate, based on age 8)
Kathakali arangetram in fifth standard
1979
Left Sadanam to join Visva-Bharati University
1989
Became a professor in Kathakali at Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan
1994
Left Santiniketan due to health issues
2008
Principal of Gandhi Seva Sadanam (as of this year)
2010
Received a doctorate from Calicut University for his research thesis on Kathakali
2014
Received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in Kathakali
Currently Secretary of Gandhi Seva Sadanam Kathakali & Classical Arts Academy
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- 2014 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
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