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Kavungal Chathunni Panicker (1922-2007) was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, celebrated for his profound proficiency in Kathakali, the traditional dance form of Kerala. Born in 1922 in Thichur, a small hamlet near Vadakkancherry in the Thrissur district of Kerala, he hailed from the illustrious Kavungal family, known for six generations of Kathakali…
Journey Timeline
1922
Born in Thichur, Kerala
1933
Began Kathakali training — Under Sankara Panicker and later Katambur Gopalan Nair
1936
Debut performance — At the age of 14
1942
Formed his own troupe — At the age of 20
1947
Joined Darpana Academy, Ahmedabad — As Kathakali instructor
1973
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1985
Retired from Darpana Academy
2003
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship
2004
Received Kerala State Kathakali Award
2006
Honored with Padma Shri
2007
Passed away
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- 1973 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2003 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2004 · Kerala State Kathakali Award — Government of Kerala
- 2006 · Padma Shri — Government of India
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