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Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval
About
Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval (1924-1992) was a legendary Indian classical dance figure, renowned as a self-taught maestro of Kathakali percussion, particularly excelling in chenda playing. Born on May 28, 1924, in the village of Vellinezhi in Palakkad district, Kerala, he began his chenda training at the age of seven under his maternal uncle, Govinda…
Journey Timeline
1924
Born — Born on May 28, 1924, in Vellinezhi, Palakkad district, Kerala.
c. 1931
Began Chenda Training — Started chenda training at age seven under his uncle, Govinda Poduval.
1940
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — Began formal training at Kerala Kalamandalam.
1971
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
1978
Appointed Professor — Became a professor at Kerala Kalamandalam.
1986
Retired from Kerala Kalamandalam — Retired as professor from Kerala Kalamandalam.
1986
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship
1992
Passed Away — Died on October 14, 1992.
2008
Publication of 'Melaperukkam' — His complete written works were published by Kerala Kalamandalam.
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Awards & Honors
- Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1971 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 1986 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Awards and fellowships — Kerala Kalamandalam
Media Coverage
- Recipients of Kalasagar awards announced
The New Indian Express
- Remembering Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval man who lived for kathakali
The New Indian Express
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