Kalamandalam Rajan
Kathakali Performer
63+
Years of Experience
2+
Students Taught
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Kalamandalam Rajan (1931-2012) was a distinguished Kathakali exponent from Kerala, India, renowned for his mastery of the classical dance-drama form. Born in Ezhikkara, North Paravur, Ernakulam district, in 1931, he embarked on his Kathakali journey after being inspired by a performance of Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair Ashan. He joined the prestigious Kerala…
Journey Timeline
1931
Born in Ezhikkara, North Paravur, Ernakulam district, Kerala.
1955
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam for Kathakali training.
1963
Joined RLV College of Music and Institute of Fine Arts, Tripunithura, as an assistant dance master.
1972
Promoted as head of the Fine Arts Section at RLV College.
1985
Re-appointed as a visiting Professor at RLV College.
1986
Retired from service at RLV College.
1993
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award.
1993
Participated in the Kathakali Festival conducted by Sangeet Natak Akademi in New Delhi.
2001
Received Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair Memorial Award.
2006
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Gurupooja award.
2007
Received Kalamandalam Karunakaran Smaraka Award.
2008
Received Pattikkamthodi Ravunni Menon Memorial Kathakali Award.
2009
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
2012
Passed away on June 14 in Thrippunithura.
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Awards & Honors
- 2001 · Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair Memorial Award
- 2006 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Gurupooja award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2007 · Kalamandalam Karunakaran Smaraka Award
- 2008 · Pattikkamthodi Ravunni Menon Memorial Kathakali Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2009 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1993 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
Media Coverage
- Paying Tribute to a Kathakali Maestro
The New Indian Express
- Kalamandalam Rajan passes away
The Hindu
- Kalamandalam Rajan passes away
The New Indian Express
- Kathakali artist Kalamandalam Rajan breathes his last
The Times of India
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