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Mankulam Vishnu Namboothiri (1910–1981) was a highly esteemed Indian Kathakali performer, teacher, and scholar, renowned for his contributions to the southern style of Kathakali. Born in 1910 in Mankulam illam in Keerikadu, Kerala, he received his extensive Kathakali training under prominent gurus such as Keerikad Shankara Pillai, Velupillai, Kurichi Kunjan…
Journey Timeline
1910
Born — Born in Mankulam illam in Keerikadu, Kerala.
1933
Appointed First-Grade Artiste — Appointed a first-grade artiste of the Travancore palace troupe.
1960
Founded Samastha Kerala Kathakali Vidyalaya — Established the Samastha Kerala Kathakali Vidyalaya, which later became the 'Margi' institute in Thiruvananthapuram.
1970
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded by the Government of India for his contributions to Kathakali.
1981
Died — Passed away on April 19, 1981, reportedly after a performance as Krishna.
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- 1970 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Government of India
- President's National Award
- Gold medal — Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
- Kala Ratnam Award — Travancore Devaswom Board
- Veerashringhala — Vazhengada
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