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Kalanilayam Balakrishnan, also known as Balasan, is a highly regarded Kathakali actor-dancer, scholar, and influential teacher from Kerala, India. Born on November 16, 1952, he has significantly contributed to the preservation and propagation of this classical dance-drama form. He began his intensive Kathakali training at the age of 13 in 1965 at the Unnayi…
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1952
Born — Born on November 16, 1952, in Kerala, India.
1965
Began Kathakali training — Started training at Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam at age 13.
1982
Appointed Principal — Became Principal of Sadanam Kathakali Academy.
2012
Received Pattikkamthodi Smaraka Puraskaram — Awarded the inaugural Pattikkamthodi Smaraka Puraskaram.
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