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Guru Chandrasekharan (1916–1998) was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and instructor of Kathakali. Born in Trivandrum, India, in 1916, he was the son of N.K. Nair (Kunju Krishna Kurup), a notable artist and oil painter. Chandrasekharan began his dance training at university, secretly studying Kathakali under Guru Gopinath. He was a…
Journey Timeline
1916
Born in Trivandrum, India
1943
Led troupe for military entertainment in Egypt, Middle East, and Italy — Invited by the Government during World War II.
1946
Praised in report by All India Educational Conference — Held in Trivandrum.
1947
Began tenure at Visva Bharati University (Santiniketan) — As Professor of Classical Dance, focusing on Kathakali.
1948
Produced "Polinja Deepam" (The Light That Died) — Depicting the sad end of Mahatma Gandhi.
1950
Concluded tenure at Visva Bharati University (Santiniketan)
1976
Received Award by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
1980
Continued artistic activities until this year
1998
Passed away
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- 1976 · Award by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
- Guru (title) — Public of Trivandrum
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