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Kavalappara Narayanan Nair
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Kudamaloor Karunakaran Nair
About
Kudamaloor Karunakaran Nair (1916-2000) was a pioneering Indian Kathakali artiste renowned for his masterful portrayal of female characters in the classical dance-drama from Kerala, South India. Born in 1916 near the Kudamaloor Vasudevapuram temple in Kottayam district, he began his Kathakali training at a young age under eminent gurus such as Kurichi Rama…
Journey Timeline
1916
Born in Kudamaloor, Kottayam district, Kerala
1939
Joined the main troupe of the Travancore palace
1968
Became main instructor at FACT Kathakali Vidyalayam in Aluva
1969
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
1972
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1978
Kudamaloor Kala Kendram established in his honor
1988
Documentary film about his life made
1989
Satsangam Centre for Art and Culture founded under his inspiration
2000
Died
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Awards & Honors
- 1969 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 1972 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Fellowship of Kerala Kalamandalam — Kerala Kalamandalam
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