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Dr. R. L. V. Ramakrishnan is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, scholar, and film actor from Chalakudy, Kerala, renowned for his significant contributions to Mohiniyattam, a dance form traditionally dominated by women. Born in Chalakudy, he is the younger brother of the late actor Kalabhavan Mani. Ramakrishnan embarked on his classical dance journey…
Journey Timeline
1996
Joined RLV College, Tripunithura — Began studies in Mohiniyattam.
1998
Began performing Mohiniyattam — Start of professional performing career.
2001
Awarded Kalaprathibha — Received from Mahatma Gandhi University.
2008
Began teaching — Started as a guest lecturer in Mohiniyattam.
2019
Completed Ph.D. in Mohiniyattam — Doctoral research on 'Masculine Heritage in Dance: An Enquiry Based on Mohiniyattam'.
2020
Denied performance opportunity and alleged suicide attempt — Faced caste and gender discrimination from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi.
2022
Honored with Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Award for Mohiniyattam for the year 2021.
2024
Faced derogatory remarks — Experienced casteist remarks from Kalamandalam Sathyabhama, leading to widespread support and protests.
2025
Appointed Assistant Professor at Kerala Kalamandalam — Became the first male Bharatanatyam teacher at the institution.
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Awards & Honors
- 2001 · Kalaprathibha — Mahatma Gandhi University
- 2021 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Kerala Kshetra Kala Puraskaram
- Devadasi Puraskar — Odisha
- CCRT Senior Fellowship (National) in Mohiniyattam — Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)
Media Coverage
- Kerala: RLV Ramakrishnan wins Akademi award
The Times of India
- RLV Ramakrishnan Triggers Casteism Row in Kerala Art World
India Art Review
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