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Kalamandalam Vijayakrishnan, born on December 12, 1960, is a distinguished Indian classical percussionist, primarily known for his mastery of the Chenda, an integral accompaniment to Kathakali and other traditional art forms of Kerala. His initial training in Chenda began under the tutelage of his father, the late Kalamandalam Krishnan Kutty Poduval. In…
Journey Timeline
1960
Born — Born on December 12, 1960.
1974
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — Joined Kerala Kalamandalam as a Chenda student.
2019
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award — Awarded the Kerala Kalamandalam award for Chenda (declared in 2020).
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Awards & Honors
- 2019 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award (Chenda) — Kerala Kalamandalam
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- Kerala Kalamandalam awards declared
The Hindu
- Kathakali: Acting Should Be In Sync With Melam
India Art Review
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