Kalamandalam Leelama
Mohiniyattam Performer
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Kalamandalam Leelamma (c. 1952 – June 15, 2017) was a prominent Indian classical dancer, teacher, and choreographer, primarily recognized for her contributions to Mohiniyattam. Born in Mattakkara, Kottayam district, Kerala, she began her intensive Mohiniyattam studies at Kerala Kalamandalam in the early 1970s, having previously received classical dance…
Journey Timeline
1952
Born — In Mattakkara, Kottayam district, Kerala
1970s
Began Mohiniyattam studies — At Kerala Kalamandalam
1973
Appointed Instructor — At Kerala Kalamandalam
1990
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
1991
Visited Great Britain for performances and workshop
1992
Visited Great Britain for performances and workshop
1995
Began working as a reader — At Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
1997
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
1998
Appointed Professor — At Kerala Kalamandalam
1998
Concluded work as a reader — At Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
1999
Visited France — On invitation of ARTA
2000
Began programs in Gulf countries
2005
Concluded programs in Gulf countries
2006
Received Guinness Record — For participating in Mohiniyattam Convention
2007
Retired from Kerala Kalamandalam
2007
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award
2008
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2009-2010
Acquired Mahakavi O.N.V Kurup Endowment for Mohiniyattam
2017
Died — June 15
2023
Kalamandalam Leelamma Memorial Cultural Trust founded — By her children, Dr. Krishna Priya and Krishna Prasad
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Awards & Honors
- 1997 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2008 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1990 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2007 · Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- Keraleeya Nirthya Natya Award — Government of Kerala
- Natyamohini — Kunchan Memorial Trust
- Natyashree — Cochin Kaladarpana
- Natyabharathi — Kairali Arts
- Senior Fellowship — Cultural Department, Government of India
- Fellowship — JT Pac
- Mahakavi O.N.V Kurup Endowment for Mohiniyattam
- 2006 · Guinness Record
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