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Kalamandalam Kuttan Asan (1938 – 2022) was a distinguished Indian Kathakali artist from Kerala, renowned for his profound contributions to the classical dance-drama. Born in Adakkaputhur, Palakkad district, he embarked on his Kathakali journey at a young age, completing his diploma at Kerala Kalamandalam in 1951. He was a devoted disciple of eminent gurus…
Journey Timeline
1938
Born — Born in Adakkaputhur, Cherpulassery, Palakkad district.
1951
Completed Diploma — Completed diploma in Kerala Kalamandalam.
1951
Stage Debut — Made stage debut at Vellinezhi Kanthalloor Temple, performing as 'Krishnan' in Subhadraharanam Kathakali.
1964
Began Teaching Career — Joined Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam as a Kathakali teacher.
1990
Appointed Vice Principal — Became Vice Principal of Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam.
1995
Appointed Principal — Became Principal of Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam.
2000
Received Award — Received Thrissur Kathakali Club Award.
2002
Received Award — Received Visakhapatnam Nataraja Dance Music Academy Natyasree Award.
2007
Received Award — Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award.
2008
Received Award — Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
2010
Received Award — Received Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair Award.
2011
Received Award — Received Kalamandalam Pattikamthodi Ramunnimenon Award.
2011
Received Award — Received Unnayivaryar Award.
2015
Received Award — Received Vellinezhi Panchayat Gramakala Award.
2019
Received Award — Received Kerala State Kathakali Award.
2019
Received Fellowship — Received Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship.
2022
Passed Away — Passed away on January 13 in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram District, Kerala.
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Awards & Honors
- 2008 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2019 · Kerala State Kathakali Award — Kerala State Government
- Kerala Kalamandalam Keerthi Patram — Kerala Kalamandalam
- Kaladarpana Award
- Amruthandamayi mat puraskar
- 2007 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2010 · Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair Award
- 2011 · Kalamandalam Pattikamthodi Ramunnimenon Award
- 2011 · Unnayivaryar Award
- 2002 · Visakhapatnam Nataraja Dance Music Academy Natyasree Award — Visakhapatnam Nataraja Dance Music Academy
- 2000 · Thrissur Kathakali Club Award — Thrissur Kathakali Club
- 2015 · Vellinezhi Panchayat Gramakala Award — Vellinezhi Panchayat
- 2019 · Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship — Kerala Kalamandalam
Media Coverage
- Kathakali artiste Kuttan Asan dead
The Hindu
- Kerala: Kathakali artist Kalamandalam Kuttanashan passes away
Kochi News - Times of India
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