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Kalamandalam Krishna Das, born on May 21, 1965, is a highly respected Kathakali Chenda artist, renowned for his significant contributions to the percussive aesthetics of Kathakali. Hailing from Pallassana village in Palakkad district, Kerala, he began his journey in traditional percussion with initial lessons in thayambaka from his grandfather, Krishna…
Journey Timeline
1965
Born — Born on May 21.
1980-1985
Kathakali Chenda Training — Learned Kathakali Chenda at Kerala Kalamandalam.
early 1980s
Kathakali Chenda Debut — Made his debut three months after joining Kalamandalam.
1985
Joined Margi Academy — Completed training at Kalamandalam and began teaching at Margi Academy.
1999
Received Thripunithura Kathakali Club Award
2017
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
2017
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award
2025
Celebrated 60th Birthday
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Awards & Honors
- 1999 · Thripunithura Kathakali Club Award — Thripunithura Kathakali Club
- 2017 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2017 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
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