ARAYAMBATH JANARDHANAN
Kathakali Performer
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About
Arayambath Janardhanan, born on April 25, 1942, in Kerala, India, is a distinguished exponent of Indian classical dance, specializing in both Kathakali and Bharatanatyam. His foundational training in Kathakali was imparted by his father, Guru T. K. Chandu Panicker, who adhered to the Kallarikoda tradition of North Kerala. He further refined his Kathakali…
Journey Timeline
1942
Born — Born on April 25 in Kerala
1958
Joined Kalakshetra — Commenced association with Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai
1966
Received Post Diploma in Kathakali — Received with distinction and continued as a teacher at Kalakshetra
2001
Appointed Principal — Served as Principal of Rukmini College of Fine Arts (June 2001 - May 2003)
2003
Retired as Professor Emeritus — Retired from Kalakshetra at 62 years of age
2012
Received Pravasi Kalasree Award — Awarded by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
2013
Received Acharya Choodamani — Awarded by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
2014
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi
2021
Received Natya Kalanidhi — Awarded by the Association of Bharatanatyam Dancers of India
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Awards & Honors
- 2012 · Pravasi Kalasree Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2013 · Acharya Choodamani — Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
- 2014 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2021 · Natya Kalanidhi — Association of Bharatanatyam Dancers of India
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