Kuroor Cheriya Vasudevan Namboothiry
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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Kuroor Cheriya Vasudevan Namboothiry
About
Kuroor Cheriya Vasudevan Namboothiry, affectionately known as 'Midukkan', is a renowned Kathakali chenda (percussion) artist from Kerala, India. Born in 1948, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Kuroor Valiya Vasudevan Namboothiri, who was also a Kathakali artist. His initial training in Kathakali chenda was under the noted performer Kalamandalam…
Journey Timeline
1948
Born
1960
Began training in Chenda — Under Aayamkudy Kuttappan Marar.
1961
Debut performance ('thayambaka') — At Kumaranalloor Devi Temple.
1963
Began performing as a drummer in Kathakali
1972
Engaged in higher studies at Kerala Kalamandalam — Specialized in 'Kathakali melam'.
2015
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award
2018
Celebrated 70th birthday (Sapthathi)
2025
Awarded 'Kalapuraskaram' — By the Kerala State Cultural Department.
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Awards & Honors
- 2025 · Kalapuraskaram — Kerala State Cultural Department
- 2015 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
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