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Kottakkal Krishnan Kutty Nair
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Kottakkal Sasidharan Nair
About
Kottakkal Sasidharan Nair is an internationally renowned Indian classical dancer and Kathakali artist, born on May 24, 1951. His parents were the late P. Sankunni Nair and Janaki Amma. He received his initial Kathakali training for eight years at P.S.V. Natyasangham, Kottakkal, under the tutelage of the esteemed artist Kottakkal Krishnankutty Nair, where he…
Journey Timeline
1951
Born — Born on May 24.
1973
Joined Darpana Academy — Became a teacher, resident artist, and faculty member at Darpana Academy of Performing Arts.
2006
Performed in USA — Performed "Abhignana Sakuntala" in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, and left Fargo for Washington D.C. on October 26.
2007
Performed in UK — Performed Kathakali at Rasa Restaurant, London, UK.
2018
Autobiography Released — His autobiography "Pakarnnattam" (two volumes, 1200 pages) was released on October 23.
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Awards & Honors
- Award — Smt. Indira Gandhi
- Award — Maharajah of Bhutan
Media Coverage
- Kottakkal Sasidharan's autobiography Pakarnnattam review
India Art Review
- Kathakali @ Rasa
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