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Sadanam Krishnankutty, born in Cherpulassery, Palakkad district, Kerala, in 1941, is a highly acclaimed Kathakali maestro. His fascination with Kathakali began in childhood, leading him to embark on his artistic journey in 1954 at the Gandhi Seva Sadanam (Sadanam Kathakali Akademi) in Pathiripala, Palakkad. He received his initial training under…
Journey Timeline
1941
Born in Cherpulassery, Palakkad district
1954
Began Kathakali training at Gandhi Seva Sadanam
Early 1970s
First international tour — Organized by Milena Salvini
2002
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
2006
Received Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2021
Received Honorary D.Litt from Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
2021
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
2021
Turned 80
2023
Performed in Hague at age 82
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Awards & Honors
- 2002 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2006 · Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Kerala State Kathakali Award
- Kalamandalam Fellowship — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2021 · Honorary D.Litt — Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
- 2021 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Rajahamsam — University of Texas
Media Coverage
- Krishnayanam: A day with Kathakali maestro Sadanam Krishnankutty
The New Indian Express
- Sadanam Krishnan Kutty: Growing Young at Eighty
India Art Review
- Steady Rise of an All-Rounder
Welcome Kerala Online
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