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Raman Namboodiri
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C. R. Raman Namboodiri was a prominent Kathakali actor and teacher, born on 16 Karkitakam 1090 ME (corresponding to 1915 CE) in Cheruvally Illam of Aalapuramkara in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Although a southerner by birth, he was considered a northerner in Kathakali circles due to his major training under Vaazhenkada Kunchu Nair. His initiation…
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1915
Born — Born on 16 Karkitakam 1090 ME in Cheruvally Illam of Aalapuramkara, Ernakulam district.
Kathakali Initiation — Received Kathakali initiation ("Kacha Kettal") during his school days.
Rigorous Training — Underwent rigorous training under Vaazhenkada Kunchu Nair in Perunthalakkaat, Kongad, Palakkad district.
Further Training — Taught for a while by Pattikkaamthody Ravunni Menon.
Associated with Institutions — Was with Kalaamandalam and P V S Naatyasangham, Kottakkal.
Performing Career — Considered a prime ("Aadyavasaanam") actor, primarily depicting white-beard, black-beard, and Minukku Vesham characters.
Teaching — Trained students at home for a while.
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