Kalamandalam Sivan Nambootiri
Koodiyattam Performer
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Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri, born in 1950 in Shornur, Palakkad, Kerala, India, is a highly acclaimed Indian classical theatre performer, primarily recognized for his mastery of Koodiyattam, the ancient Sanskrit theatre of Kerala. He is celebrated for being the first person from outside the traditional Chakyar community to learn and perform Koodiyattam in…
Journey Timeline
1950
Born — Born in Shornur, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
1965
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — Began training in Koodiyattam, initially intending to learn Kathakali.
1971
Performance at Kalakshetra — His performance was praised by Rukmini Devi Arundale.
1975
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam as instructor — Began teaching in the Faculty of Koodiyattam.
1980
Performed at Cologne Festival — International performance in Germany.
1980
Joined University of Calicut School of Drama — Began serving as a visiting professor.
1992
Received Natyakala Ratnam — Awarded by Calcutta Malayalee Association.
1998
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
1999
Received Mrinalini Sarabhai Award — First recipient of the award for most outstanding artist.
2001
Koodiyattam recognized by UNESCO — His performance before a UNESCO jury in Paris contributed to Koodiyattam's inclusion as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
2004
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award
2007
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Award — Recognized for his contributions to Kutiyattam.
2012
Received Padma Shri — India's fourth-highest civilian honor, for his contributions to Koodiyattam.
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Awards & Honors
- 2007 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2007 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Kutiyattam — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2012 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 1992 · Natyakala Ratnam — Calcutta Malayalee Association
- 1998 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 1999 · Mrinalini Sarabhai Award
- Margi Gold Medal — Margi
- Smithsonian Institution Certificate of Appreciation — Smithsonian Institution
- 2004 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- Painkulam Rama Chakyar Smaraka Puraskaram
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