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Sadanam Gopalakrishnan, a distinguished Kathakali artist, was born in Manganam, Kerala. His journey into the world of Kathakali began at the age of 11, when he received his initial training under Rama Pisharody at the Narasimhaswamy temple. In 1963, he enrolled in the Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam in Irinjalakuda, where he underwent six years of…
Journey Timeline
1959
Kathakali Debut — Debuted as Arjunan in 'Santanagoplam' after a few months of training.
1963
Enrolled at Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam — Began six years of training at the institution.
1969
Began teaching at Kalanilayam — Recruited as a junior teacher after completing initial training.
1972
Advanced Kathakali training — Undertook advanced training at Kalanilayam for two years.
1979
Re-inducted as teacher at Kalanilayam — Returned to teaching after a break to care for his mother.
2003
Dismissed from Kalanilayam — Ended his over 23-year teaching stint at the institution.
2013
Received Pattikkamthodi Puraskaram — Awarded by Sadanam Kathakali Akademi.
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Awards & Honors
- 2013 · Pattikkamthodi Puraskaram — Sadanam Kathakali Akademi
- Kalacharya Award — Delhi Panchavadya Trust
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- Kalanilayam Gopalakrishnan: Kathakali's Self-Chosen Recluse
India Art Review
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