Kalamandalam Krishnakumar
Kathakali Performer
36+
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About
Kalamandalam Krishnakumar, born on January 2, 1962, in Thrissur district, Kerala, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer primarily recognized for his mastery in Kathakali. His parents are Ambadath Achuthan Nair and Manickath Gauri Amma. Krishnakumar embarked on his artistic journey at a young age, joining Kerala Kalamandalam in 1974 when he was 11. He…
Journey Timeline
1962
Born
1974
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam
1984
Became a professional Kathakali artist
1987
Stage debut as Krishna in Rukmini Swayamvaram
1990
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam as a Kathakali instructor
2018
Retired from teaching at Kerala Kalamandalam
2023
Received Kerala Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2025
Selected for Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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Awards & Honors
- Kummini Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- Kochaniyan Award — Kathakali Club Tripunithura, Ernakulam
- Mukundaraja Award
- Lions Award
- Natya Nipun Award
- 2023 · Kerala Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2025 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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