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Krishnankutty Poduval

Kathakali Performer

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Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval (1924-1992) was a legendary figure in Indian classical dance, renowned for his mastery and innovative approach to Kathakali percussion, particularly the chenda. Born on May 28, 1924, at Vellinezhi Kavil Poduvatil in Palakkad district, Kerala, he was the son of Thelakkattu Madhavan Namboothiri and Pappi (Parvathi…

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1924

Born — Born on May 28 at Vellinezhi Kavil Poduvatil, Palakkad, Kerala.

c. 1931

Began Chenda Training — Started chenda training at age seven under his uncle, Govinda Poduval.

1940

Joined Kerala Kalamandalam

1971

Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award

1978

Appointed Professor at Kerala Kalamandalam

1986

Retired from Kerala Kalamandalam

1986

Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship

1992

Passed Away — Died on October 14 in an Ernakulam hospital.

2008

Melaperukkam Published — Kerala Kalamandalam published a compilation of his works.

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  • Central Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardSangeet Natak Akademi
  • 1971 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi AwardKerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
  • 1986 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi FellowshipKerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
  • Awards and FellowshipsKerala Kalamandalam

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