V. K. Narayana Menon
Classical Indian Dance Performer
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V. K. Narayana Menon (1911–1997) was a distinguished Indian scholar, art critic, musicologist, and administrator, widely recognized for his profound contributions to classical Indian dance and music. Born in Thrissur, Kerala, Menon embarked on a remarkable career that spanned broadcasting, cultural administration, and prolific writing. He began his…
Journey Timeline
1911
Born in Thrissur, Kerala
1948
Joined All India Radio
1954
Became Deputy Director General of All India Radio
1965
Became Director General of All India Radio
1969
Received Padma Bhushan
1980
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
1980
Involved in setting up the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai and became its President
1990
Received Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation in English — For his translation of Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai's novel "Chemmeen"
1997
Died
1999
His collection of 1,850 volumes donated to IGNCA by his wife
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Awards & Honors
- 1980 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1969 · Padma Bhushan — Government of India
- 1990 · Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation in English — Sahitya Akademi
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- The Wisdom and Passion of VK Narayana Menon
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