Kavungal Chathunni Panikcker
Kathakali Performer
78+
Years of Experience
1
Followers
About
Kavungal Chathunni Panicker (1922-2007) was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, celebrated for his profound mastery of Kathakali, the traditional dance form of Kerala. Born in 1922 in Thichur, a small hamlet near Vadakkancherry in Kerala's Thrissur district, Panicker hailed from the illustrious Kavungal family, known for six generations of Kathakali…
Journey Timeline
1922
Born — Born in Thichur, Thrissur district, Kerala, India.
1933
Began Kathakali training — Started learning under his uncle, Sankara Panicker.
1936
Debut performance — First stage performance at the age of 14.
1942
Formed his own troupe — Formed his own Kathakali troupe at the age of 20.
1947
Met Mrinalini Sarabhai — Met Mrinalini Sarabhai in Ooty.
1948
Joined Darpana Academy — Joined Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad, as principal.
1973
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1985
Retired from Darpana Academy
2003
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship
2004
Received Kerala State Kathakali Award
2006
Honored with Padma Shri
2007
Died — Passed away on November 29 in Erumapetty, Kerala.
Photo Gallery
Photos will appear here.
Video Library
Performance videos will appear here.
Signature Performances
Signature repertoire pieces will be showcased here.
Performance Map
A world map of performances will appear here as tours are recorded.
Awards & Honors
- 1973 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Government of India
- Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2003 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2004 · Kerala State Kathakali Award — Government of Kerala
- 2006 · Padma Shri — Government of India
Media Coverage
Press features and interviews will appear here.
Dance School
No school linked yet.
Students
No students linked yet.
Testimonials
Student & peer testimonials will appear here.
Upcoming Workshops
No workshops scheduled yet.
Compiled from public sources and/or self-reported by the artist — not independently verified by NatyaNetwork. See our Terms.