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Sadanam Krishnankutty, born in Cherpulassery, Palakkad district, in 1941, is a highly acclaimed Kathakali performer and trainer from Kerala, South India. He is renowned for his versatile portrayal of a wide array of characters in both classical and contemporary Kathakali plays, including brave protagonists in 'pacha vesham' and villainous roles in 'katthi'.…
Journey Timeline
1941
Born in Cherpulassery, Palakkad
1954
Began Kathakali training — Started at Gandhi Seva Sadanam (Sadanam Kathakali Akademi)
2007
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2021
Turned 80
2023
Still performing at age 82
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Awards & Honors
- 2007 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Kerala State Kathakali Award
- Kalamandalam Fellowship
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Honorary D Litt — Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
- Kendra Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
Media Coverage
- Krishnayanam: A day with Kathakali maestro Sadanam Krishnankutty
The New Indian Express
- Sadanam Krishnan Kutty: Growing Young at Eighty
India Art Review
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