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Sadanam Krishnadas Nair (1969-2018) was a prominent Kathakali actor from the Palakkad district of Kerala, South India. He was born on May 10, 1969, in the village of Koonathara, near Shoranur. In June 1983, he joined the Sadanam Kathakali academy, where he commenced his training under Kalanilayam Balakrishnan. He also received traditional training from the…
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1969
Born in Koonathara, Palakkad, Kerala — May 10, 1969
1983
Joined Sadanam Kathakali academy — June 1983
1983
Kathakali debut as Krishna — October 1983
1984
Began working as a Kathakali actor — Performed with Sadanam's troupe and at various festivals in India and abroad
2018
Passed away — March 19, 2018, aged 49
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