Velinezhi K. Nanu Nayar
Kathakali Performer
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Velinezhi K. Nanu Nayar was an eminent Indian classical dance figure, renowned for his mastery of Kathakali. Born in 1910 in Vellinezhi village, Palakkad district, Kerala, he hailed from a family of celebrated Kathakali masters. His father, Kariattil Koppan Nayar, a leading exponent of the Kalluvazhi school of Kathakali, was his primary guru and initiated…
Journey Timeline
1910
Born in Vellinezhi, Kerala
1921
Began Kathakali training — Under his father, Kariattil Koppan Nayar
1934
Gained fame for 'red beard' characters
1950
Joined Vellinezhy High School as Kathakali teacher
1970
Retired from Vellinezhy High School
1973
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For Kathakali
1987
Died
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- 1973 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Veera Shrinkhala — Zamorin of Calicut
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