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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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Awards & Honors
- Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1971 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 1986 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Awards and Fellowships — Kerala Kalamandalam
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- Remembering Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval man who lived for kathakali
The New Indian Express
- Recipients of Kalasagar awards announced
The New Indian Express
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