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Chandramana Govindan Namboothiri (born February 15, 1935) was a distinguished Kathakali artist hailing from Chandramana Illam, Asamannoor, in the South Indian state of Kerala. Born to C.S. Govindan Namboodiri and Devaki Antharjanam, he completed his primary education up to the 7th standard before dedicating himself to the art form. His formal Kathakali…
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1935
Born — Born on February 15, 1935, in Chandramana Illam, Asamannoor, Kerala.
1947
Began Kathakali training — Started learning Kathakali under Kavunkal Chathunni Panikkar.
1994
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Awarded for excellence in Kathakali performance and contributions to the art form.
1997-1998
Awarded Senior Fellowship — Received a Senior Fellowship from the Department of Culture, Government of India, for research on 'Ilakiyattam'.
1999
Received Thulasivanam Award — Awarded for excellence in classical arts.
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- 1994 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 1997 · Senior Fellowship for research on 'Ilakiyattam' — Department of Culture, Government of India
- 1999 · Thulasivanam Award for classical arts
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