Sadanam Krishnankutty

Sadanam Krishnankutty

Sadanam Krishnankutty as Raudra Bheeman in Duryodhanavadham
Occupation Kathakali Performer and Trainer
Nationality Indian
Sri Sadanam Krishnankutty as Adiparasakthi in Sri Mookambika Mahathmyam Kathakali held on 8 February at Thodupuzha

Sadanam Krishnankutty (Cherpulassery, 1942) is a cultural artist and a popular performer of Kathakali, a unique classical dance-drama form of Kerala,South India. A recipient of Kerala Kalamandalam awards[1] and fellowship,[2][3] he is reputed for his skill in donning a wide range of characters in his acts.[4][5] He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2007.[6]

Early life

A native of Cherpulassery in Palakkad district, the 1942-born[7] Krishnankutty is primarily a frontline disciple of the late Padma Shri Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair. He had his initial lessons under Thekkinkatil Ramunni Nair, and has also taken eye exercise and Rasa-Abhinaya classes from the late Kudiyattam maestro Natyacharya Padma Shri Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar.[8]

Krishnakutty had his Kathakali lessons at Sadanam Kathakali Akademi (Gandhi Seva Sadan) east of Ottapalam. He was, for a brief while, Kathakali tutor at the Unnayi Varrier Smaraka Kalanilayam in Irinjalakuda and Kala Mandir in Patna. A winner of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi award (2006),[3] he is known for his breezy portrayal of roles in classical stories as well as newly staged Kathakali plays.

Krishnankutty lives in Irinjalakuda town of Thrissur district.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Kalamandalam fellowship, awards announced". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
  2. ↑ "Kalamandalam fellowship for Sadhanam Krishnankutty". The Times of India. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
  3. 1 2 "Sadanam Krishnankutty selected for the Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
  4. ↑ "Actor for all seasons". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
  5. ↑ "Seasoned acts". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
  6. ↑ "SNA Awardees' List". Sangeet Natak Akademi. 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  7. ↑ Kathakali Vijnanakosam (encyclopedia, page 334)
  8. ↑ http://www.class.uidaho.edu/asiantheatre/artists.htm
  9. ↑ "KATHAKALI – Gurus/Performers – www.artindia.net – Indian classical performing arts". www.artindia.net. Retrieved 2014-08-04.

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