K. K. G. Vasudevan Nair
Kathakali Performer
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Kalamandalam K. G. Vasudevan Nair, also known as K. K. G. Vasudevan Nair, is a renowned Kathakali dancer from Kerala, India. Born in 1937 in Keerikkad, Alappuzha district, he dedicated his life to this classical art form. He began his Kathakali training at the tender age of 11 under Guru Evoor Raghavan Pillai, making his debut as Krishna in Gurudakshina at…
Journey Timeline
1937
Born — Born in Keerikkad, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.
1948
Kathakali Debut — Made his debut as Krishna in Gurudakshina at the Evur Sree Krishna Temple at age 11.
1951
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — Joined Kerala Kalamandalam at age 14 for a post-diploma in Kathakali.
2006
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
2010
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2024
Kathakali Acharya Award — Received the first Kathakali Acharya Award in February 2024.
2025
Takazhi Kunju Kurup Fellowship — Received the Takazhi Kunju Kurup Fellowship in January 2025.
2025
Madhavapriya Award — Received the Madhavapriya Award in June 2025.
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Awards & Honors
- 2010 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi, Government of India
- 2006 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Kerala Kalamandalam Award and Fellowship — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2024 · Kathakali Acharya Award — Barnassery Mudra Kalakshetram
- 2025 · Takazhi Kunju Kurup Fellowship — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2025 · Madhavapriya Award — Thiruvilvamala Ivarmatham Madhav Warrior Memorial Trust
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