Inchakkadu Ramachandran Pillai
Kathakali Performer
55+
Years of Experience
2+
Students Taught
1
Followers
❖ Guru Parampara ❖
View Full Parampara TreeAbout
Inchakkadu Ramachandran Pillai is a highly esteemed figure in Indian classical dance, recognized as one of the finest living exponents of the Southern school of Kathakali. Born on March 21, 1949, in Sasthamcotta village of Kollam district, Kerala, to Kothampalli Veettil Sankaran Nair and Chellamma, he dedicated his life to the art form. Pillai received his…
Journey Timeline
1949
Born in Sasthamcotta, Kollam district
1971
Assisted Mankulam Vishnu Namboodiri at Margi — Served as chief instructor of Vesham, Principal, and later Visiting Professor at Margi, an organization for Kathakali and Kutiyattam revival.
2011
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Awarded in the Kathakali section.
Photo Gallery
Photos will appear here.
Video Library
Performance videos will appear here.
Signature Performances
Signature repertoire pieces will be showcased here.
Performance Map
A world map of performances will appear here as tours are recorded.
Awards & Honors
- Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship — Kerala Kalamandalam
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Fellowship — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
- Kumar Gandharva Fellowship
- HRD Senior Fellowship — Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
- 2011 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
Media Coverage
Press features and interviews will appear here.
Compiled from public sources and/or self-reported by the artist — not independently verified by NatyaNetwork. Is this you? Claim this profile to manage or correct it. See our Terms.