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Margi Vijayakumar is a highly acclaimed Kathakali artist from Kerala, South India, renowned for his exceptional specialization in female roles, known as "Sthree" (Minukku) characters. Born on May 30, 1960, in Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram district, he began his Kathakali training in 1975 at the prestigious Margi Kathakali School in Thiruvananthapuram, at…
Journey Timeline
1960
Born — Born in Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram district.
1975
Began Kathakali training — Joined Margi Kathakali School at age 15.
1985
Graduated — Graduated from Margi Kathakali School.
2006
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award
2014
Became Principal of Margi Kathakali School — Approximately 29 years after graduating.
2022
Received Natya Ratna Puraskaram
2023
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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Awards & Honors
- 2023 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- 2006 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- K.V. Kochaniyan Memorial Award
- 2022 · Natya Ratna Puraskaram — Vivekananda Cultural Institute
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