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Kudamaloor Karunakaran Nair (1916-2000) was a pioneering Kathakali artiste from Kerala, South India, renowned for bringing prominence to female characters in the classical dance-drama. Born in Kudamaloor village of Kottayam district in 1916, he was affectionately known simply as "Kudamaloor" by his place of birth. His professional career coincided with that…
Journey Timeline
1916
Born in Kudamaloor village
1925
Arangetram as Rukmini — Performed Rukmini in Rukmini Swayamvaram at age 10
1939
Joined Travancore palace troupe
1968
Became main instructor at FACT Kathakali Vidyalayam
1969
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
1978
Kudamaloor Kala Kendram established — Established in his honor
1988
Documentary film made about his life — Selected for National Panorama of India and International Film Festivals
2000
Died on October 17
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- Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1969 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
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