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Kalamandalam Ravi Kumar is a distinguished Indian classical dancer and teacher specializing in Kathakali, particularly the 'Thekkan Kalari' or southern style. Born on May 12, 1970, he began his Kathakali training at the tender age of seven. He further honed his skills at Kerala Kalamandalam, where he studied from 1989 to 1996, focusing on the southern style…
Journey Timeline
1970
Born — Born on May 12.
1977
Began Kathakali training — Started learning Kathakali from the age of 7.
1989
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — Began training in 'Thekkan Kalari' (southern style) at Kerala Kalamandalam.
1996
Completed training at Kerala Kalamandalam — Concluded his studies in 'Thekkan Kalari' at Kerala Kalamandalam.
2017
Featured in media coverage — Featured in a Great Big Story video by Laughing Squid, explaining Kathakali eye training at Kerala Kalamandalam.
2021
Quoted as Head of Department — Quoted in The New Indian Express regarding girls joining Kathakali courses at Kerala Kalamandalam.
2023
Oversaw female students' arangetram — As Head of the Department, he oversaw the arangetram of the first batch of female students in southern style Kathakali at Kerala Kalamandalam.
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Awards & Honors
- Boland Gold Medal
- Vallathol Scholarship
- Calcutta International Award
- Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair Award
Media Coverage
- New chapter: Girls outnumber boys for Kalamandalam kathakali course
The New Indian Express
- Kathakali artiste starts online classes to entertain art lovers
Mathrubhumi English
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