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Kalamandalam Ramachandran Unnithan is a distinguished Kathakali exponent from Kerala, India, renowned for his mastery of "Thadi" (red beard) characters. Born on March 8, 1951, in Ezhukon Placott House in Kottarakkara, Kollam district, he began his initial Kathakali training under Karithra Vasupillai. He pursued formal education in Kathakali at Kerala…
Journey Timeline
1951
Born — Born on March 8, 1951, in Kottarakkara, Kollam district, Kerala, India.
1962
Began formal Kathakali training — Joined Kerala Kalamandalam for Kathakali studies.
1963
Maiden performance — Had his first stage performance at the age of 12.
1971
Completed postgraduate diploma — Finished his 8 years of training, including a postgraduate diploma, at Kerala Kalamandalam.
2006
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Gurupooja award
2015
Biography published — His autobiography, "Kachaiyum Mizhukkum," was published.
2016
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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Awards & Honors
- 2016 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2006 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Gurupooja award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- HRD Fellowship
- Pattikkamthodi Ravunni Menon Award
- Kalamandalam Hyderali memorial Kathakali award
- Kollam Kathakali Club Award — Kollam Kathakali Club
- Kottayam Kaliyarang Award — Kottayam Kaliyarang
- Alappuzha Kathakali Club Award — Alappuzha Kathakali Club
- Alappuzha Kalakshetram Award — Alappuzha Kalakshetram
- Bombay Keli Award — Bombay Keli
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- In his own performance space
The Hindu
- Meet Kathakali master Kalamandalam Ramachandran Unnithan
The New Indian Express
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