Kottakkal Parameswaran Namboothiri
Kathakali Musician • Accompanist
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Kottakkal Parameswaran Namboothiri, affectionately known as Kochettan, was a distinguished figure in the realm of Kathakali music. Born on January 31, 1937, in Poovakkulath Kuncharakkattu Mana in Koothattukulam, Kerala, he was the son of Narayanan Namboothiri and Nangeli Antharjanam. His musical journey began with a strong foundation in Carnatic Music,…
Journey Timeline
1937
Born — Born on January 31 in Poovakkulath Kuncharakkattu Mana in Koothattukulam.
1960
Joined P.S.V. Natyasangham — Joined P.S.V. Natyasangham, Kottakkal, at the age of 23.
1960
Arangettam (Debut Performance) — Had his first stage performance within six months of joining P.S.V. Natyasangham.
1968
Joined P.S.V. Natyasangham as a teacher — Joined P.S.V. Natyasangham as a Kathakali music teacher.
1983
International Performances — Participated in Kathakali performances in China and North Korea.
1994
Retired from P.S.V. Natyasangham — Retired from P.S.V. Natyasangham in January.
2009
Passed Away — Expired on July 1.
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Awards & Honors
- K.N. Pisharody Smaraka Award
- Irinjalakuda K N Pisharody Memorial Kathakali Club Award — Irinjalakuda K N Pisharody Memorial Kathakali Club
- Gold Medal — Ramapuram Sreeramaswamy Temple
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