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Janardanan A

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Professor Aryambath Janardhanan, a distinguished exponent of both Kathakali and Bharatanatyam, was born on April 25, 1942, in Kerala, India. His rigorous training in Kathakali began under his father, Guru T. K. Chandu Panicker, a student of the Kallarikoda tradition. He further honed his Kathakali skills under the renowned Guru Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair,…

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1942

Born — Born on April 25 in Kerala.

1958

Commenced association with Kalakshetra

1959

Began performing major roles in Rukmini Devi's dance-dramas

1966

Received Post Diploma in Kathakali with distinction

1966

Began teaching at Kalakshetra — Continued as a teacher of Kathakali and Bharatanatyam.

1981

Assisted Rukmini Devi at International Ballet Competition — Assisted in Moscow.

2001

Became Principal of Rukmini College of Fine Arts — Served from June 2001 to May 2003.

2004

Retired as Professor Emeritus — Retired at 62 years of age.

2012

Invited to revive dance dramas at Kalakshetra — Invited to help revive Rukmini Devi's choreographies.

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