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Vazhenkada Vijayan (c. 1941 – February 24, 2024) was a distinguished Indian Kathakali master, educator, and academician, renowned for his significant contributions to the preservation and teaching of the Vazhenkada style of Kathakali, a classical dance-drama from Kerala. Born in Vazhenkada village, Malappuram district, Kerala, he was the son and disciple of…
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c. 1941
Born in Vazhenkada village, Malappuram district, Kerala.
1954
Enrolled at PSV Natyasangham in Kottakkal for Kathakali training.
1963
Completed a decade of Kathakali training.
1971
Appointed as a teacher at Kerala Kalamandalam.
1996
Retired as Principal of Kerala Kalamandalam.
2012
Received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
2024
Passed away on February 24.
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- 2012 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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- Why the Vazhenkada Style of Kathakali is Fading
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