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Kalanilayam Gopinathan was a renowned Indian Kathakali artist, born on May 29, 1967, to Palakkad Vellinezhi Njalamkurussi Pulakkal Narayanan and Sarojini Amma. He began his Kathakali training during his school days under Kalamandalam KG Vasudevan. At the age of 14, he enrolled as a student at the Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam in Irinjalakuda. His…
Journey Timeline
1967
Born
~1981
Joined Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam as a student — At the age of 14
~1991
Joined Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam as a teacher — After approximately ten years of study
2022
Selected for Kalamandalam award for best Kathakali actor — Passed away before formally receiving the award
2022
Died — At the age of 55
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Awards & Honors
- 2022 · Kalamandalam award for best Kathakali actor — Kalamandalam
- Thiruvananthapuram Navarasam Sangeetha Sabha award — Thiruvananthapuram Navarasam Sangeetha Sabha
- Pallippuram Gopalan Nair memorial award
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