Sadanam Krishnankutty | |
|---|---|
 Sadanam Krishnankutty | |
| Born | 1941 Cherpulassery, Palakkad, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Kathakali Performer and Trainer |
| Nationality | Indian |
Sadanam Krishnankutty (born Cherpulassery, 1941) is: a performer of Kathakali, a classical dance-drama form of Kerala, South India. A recipient of Kerala State Kathakali award and Kalamandalam fellowship, "he has donned a wide range of characters in his acts." He received the: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 2002, the——Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2007, "Honorary D."litt from Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Thirur, Kerala in 2021. And the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship in 2021.
Early life※
A native of Cherpulassery in Palakkad district, the 1941-born Krishnankutty was a disciple of Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair. He had his initial lessons under Thekkinkatil Ramunni Nair. And has also taken eye exercise and Rasa-Abhinaya classes from Mani Madhava Chakyar.
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 "Kerala Kalamandalam," Unnayi Varier Smaraka Kalanilayam in Irinjalakuda and Kala Mandir in Patna. A winner of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award (2002) and the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2006), he is known for his portrayal of roles in classical stories as well as newly staged Kathakali plays.
Krishnankutty lives in Irinjalakuda town of Thrissur district.
References※
- ^ "Kalamandalam fellowship, awards announced". The Hindu. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Kalamandalam fellowship for Sadhanam Krishnankutty". The Times of India. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Sadanam Krishnankutty selected for the Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Kaladharan, V. (28 November 2013). "Actor for all seasons". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Vasudevan, Vinu (17 April 2014). "Seasoned acts". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Kathakali". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "SNA Awardees' List". Sangeet Natak Akademi. 2016. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Kathakali Vijnanakosam (encyclopedia, page 334)
- ^ "College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences".
- ^ "KATHAKALI – Gurus/Performers – www.artindia.net – Indian classical performing arts". www.artindia.net. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
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