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Kalamandalam Radhika is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, research scholar, teacher, writer, and philanthropist, widely recognized as the "Ambassador of Mohiniyattom". Born in Bangalore to K.K. Nair, a chartered accountant, she began her dance training at the tender age of three under Guru Rajan. Her early education also included…
Journey Timeline
Born in Bangalore
Started learning dance at age three — Under Guru Rajan
1960s
Moved to Cheruthuruthy and stayed at Kalamandalam for four years — Late 1960s
1988
Actively involved in propagating and promoting Mohiniattam
1992
Received The Asians Paints “Shiromani Puraskar”
1993
Received “Nritya Natak Sangeet O Drishya Kala Akademy” award of West Bengal
1995
Received “Prashastika” award by Dept. of Information and Cultural Affairs, Govt. of West Bengal
1997
Received “Bharat Nirman Talented Ladies” award by “Build India”
1998
Received “All India Critics” award for Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam
1999–2000
Received “Shatabdir Nari”– The woman of the Millennium — By The Biswa Banga Sammelan, Kolkata
2001
Received “Sreshtha” from Kaladarpanam Art Lovers Association” at Cochin Kerala
2003
Received “Natya Sreshtha” from Kaladarpanam Art Lovers Association” at Cochin Kerala
2005
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Mohiniyattom — First non-resident Keralite to win
2005
Received “Life Time Achievement Award” from “Calcutta Girls High School”
2006
Received “KALAPRATHIBHA PURASKARAM” from “Kerala Sangeet Natak Academy”
2007
Received “Kelucharan Mahapatra Smriti Purashkar' from “Nandanik”
2008
Received “Kerala Kalamandalam Award for Mohiniattam”
2008
Received “Bharatmuni Samman – 2008” from Kalingayana Touryatrikam, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
2009
Felicitated with Shreshta Kala Pracharak Award
2010
Received “Heritage Sanman – A creative personality Award” from Heritage World Society, Kolkata
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Awards & Honors
- 1992 · The Asians Paints “Shiromani Puraskar” — Asian Paints
- 1993 · Nritya Natak Sangeet O Drishya Kala Akademy award — Government of West Bengal
- 1995 · Prashastika award — Dept. of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal
- 1997 · Bharat Nirman Talented Ladies award — Build India
- 1998 · All India Critics award for Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam — All India Critics Association
- Shatabdir Nari – The woman of the Millennium — The Biswa Banga Sammelan, Kolkata
- 2001 · Sreshtha — Kaladarpanam Art Lovers Association, Cochin Kerala
- 2003 · Natya Sreshtha — Kaladarpanam Art Lovers Association, Cochin Kerala
- 2005 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Mohiniyattom — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2005 · Life Time Achievement Award — Calcutta Girls High School
- 2006 · KALAPRATHIBHA PURASKARAM — Kerala Sangeet Natak Academy
- 2007 · Kelucharan Mahapatra Smriti Purashkar — Nandanik
- 2008 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award for Mohiniattam — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2008 · Bharatmuni Samman — Kalingayana Touryatrikam, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
- 2009 · Shreshta Kala Pracharak Award
Media Coverage
- A Unique Gesture
The Hindu
- Danseuse with a Heart
The Hindu
- The Dancing Philanthropist
The Hindu
- An Artiste's Rare Act
The Hindu
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