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Vijayan Warrier

Kathakali Kochi, India
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Vijayan Warrier

KathakaliKochi, India

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Sadanam Vijayan Warrier is a renowned Kathakali exponent and teacher from Kerala, India. He is closely associated with the Gandhi Seva Sadanam Kathakali Academy, where he received his training in the classical dance form of Kathakali. Often referred to as Sadanam Vijayan Ashan, with "Ashan" being a respectful term for a guru or teacher, he has dedicated his career to performing and imparting knowledge of Kathakali. His performances include notable roles such as Urvashi in the Kathakali attakatha "Shapamochanam". As a dedicated educator, he has trained numerous students, with children under his tutelage performing their Kathakali debuts. His contributions to the art form were recognized with the prestigious Idamannel V. Sugunanandan Memorial Kathakali Award in 2026. Awards & Honours: Idamannel V. Sugunanandan Memorial Kathakali Award (2026).

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