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 8th February at Thodupuzha

Sadanam Krishnankutty 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]

Early life

A native of Cherpulassery in Palakkad district, the 1942-born [6] 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.[7]

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.[8]

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. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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. ↑ Kathakali Vijnanakosam (encyclopedia, page 334)
  7. ↑ http://www.class.uidaho.edu/asiantheatre/artists.htm
  8. ↑ "KATHAKALI - Gurus/Performers - www.artindia.net - Indian classical performing arts". www.artindia.net. Retrieved 2014-08-04.

See also