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Pathiyoor Sankarankutty, born on December 30, 1964, in Keerikad, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India, is a highly acclaimed Kathakali musician and exponent of Kathakali sangeetham. He is the fourth child of Mathiltheketil Krishna Pillai, who was also a Kathakali singer, and Mazhupeil Lakshmikuttyamma. Initially, Sankarankutty showed an interest in…
Journey Timeline
1964
Born
1978
Kathakali acting debut — As Sri Krishna in 'Gurudakshina'
1990
Began teaching music — As a music teacher in Pakalkuri
2003
Joined Sandarshan Kathakali Vidyalaya — As a music teacher in Ambalapuzha
2009
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award
2017
Honoured with Chennithala Chellappan Pillai Puraskaram
2018
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
2021
Received The Pannissery Award — For overall contribution to Kathakali
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Awards & Honors
- 2009 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2017 · Chennithala Chellappan Pillai Puraskaram — Chennithala Chellappan Pillai Smaraka Kala Samskarika Samithy
- 2018 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2021 · The Pannissery Award — Pannissery Nanupilla Memorial Kathakali Club
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