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Kalamandalam Rama Chakyar, born in 1950 in Painkulam village, Thrissur district, Kerala, India, is a highly esteemed exponent of Koodiyattam and Koothu, traditional Sanskrit theatre forms from Kerala. His lineage is deeply rooted in these art forms; his father, Ammannoor Parameswara Chakyar, was a renowned scholar of "Kramadeepika" and "Attaprakaram." Rama…
Journey Timeline
1950
Born
c. 1962
Began Koodiyattam training — Started learning from his maternal grand uncle Painkulam Rama Chakyar at age twelve.
1965
Continued training at Kerala Kalamandalam — Followed his uncle Painkulam Rama Chakyar to Kerala Kalamandalam.
2008
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
2013
Received Kerala Government's Nrithanatya Award
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Awards & Honors
- 2013 · Nrithanatya Award — Kerala Government
- 2008 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
Media Coverage
- Koothu and Koodiyattam are Safe in His Hands
The New Indian Express
- Kalamandalam Rama Chakyar - Enchanting Kerala
Kerala Tourism
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