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Kalamandalam Venkitt, born Venkataraman Venkit on July 7, 1958, was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and educator, renowned for his expertise in both Kathakali and Bharatanatyam. His parents were Late Rama Iyer and Lakshmi Ammal. Inspired by his elder sister, Kalamandalam Padmini, a prominent Mohiniyattam dancer and former Principal…
Journey Timeline
1958
Born — Born on July 7.
1971
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — Began Kathakali training.
1977
Moved to Kolkata — To perform Kathakali.
1986
Joined Rabindra Bharati University — As a Lecturer in Kathakali.
1991
Major Performances — Participated in Kerala Kalamandalam Diamond Jubilee, Chidambaram Natyanjali, and Bombay Bharatanatyam Festival.
1995
Founded Uma Kalalayam — In memory of his late wife Uma Venkitt.
2000
Performed in Japan — Participated in Nagoya festival.
2004
Performed in Turkey — With ICCR.
2005
Performed at Kerala Kalamandalam Platinum Jubilee — Special invitation for Rabindra nritya.
2016
Received Kala Tejaswih Award — From Smriti Sankalan.
2023
Received Best Documentary Award — For "Taadiyarangu" from Kerala Kalamandalam (announced in Jan 2025).
2025
Passed Away — On June 30, due to cirrhosis of the liver.
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Awards & Honors
- Pravasi Kalasri Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kerala
- Kala Pratibha Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kerala
- Rashratna Puraskar — Antara Sangit Vidyalaya, Burdwan
- Natyasri award — Nataraj Music and Dance Academy, Vishakhapatnam
- 2016 · Kala Tejaswih Award — Smriti Sankalan
- 2023 · Best documentary award for "Taadiyarangu" — Kerala Kalamandalam
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- Kerala Kalamandalam Declares 2023 Awards
India Art Review
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