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Vellinezhi K. Nanu Nair, also known as Vellinezhi K. Nanu Nayar, was a distinguished Indian Kathakali actor born in 1910 in Vellinezhi, a village in the present-day Palakkad district of Kerala, India. He passed away on August 30, 1987, at the age of 76 or 77. His father, Kariyattil Koppan Nair, was a Kathakali practitioner of the 'Kalluvazhi' school, and…
Journey Timeline
1910
Born — Born in Vellinezhi, Palakkad District, British Raj.
1921
Began Kathakali Training — Started training at age 11 under his father, Kariyattil Koppan Nair.
1931
Joined Manakulam Kaliyogam — Became a member of the Kathakali performance group.
1934
Specialized in Chuvanna Thadi roles — Began focusing on antagonist 'red beard' characters.
1950
Became Kathakali Teacher — Started teaching Kathakali at Vellinezhi High School.
1970
Retired from Teaching — Retired from Vellinezhi High School.
1973
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded by the Government of India for his contributions to Kathakali.
1987
Died — Passed away on August 30, 1987.
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- 1973 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Government of India
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