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Venmani Kalamandalam Haridas

Kathakali Performer • Teacher

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Thiruvananthapuram, India

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Kalamandalam Venmani Haridas (September 15, 1946 – September 17, 2005), more popularly known as Venmani Haridas, was a renowned Indian Kathakali musician, celebrated for his evocative rendition of Kathakali padams, the playback songs integral to the classical dance-drama tradition of Kerala. Born into the Namboodiri household of Venmani Mana in…

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1946

Born — Born in Vellarappilly village near Aluva, Kochi.

1960

Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — Began studying Kathakali music.

1968

Joined Darpana — Began teaching music in Ahmedabad.

1978

Joined Margi — Began teaching Kathakali music in Thiruvananthapuram.

1994

Acted in "Swaham" — Malayalam feature film directed by Shaji N. Karun.

1999

Acted in "Vanaprastham" — Malayalam feature film directed by Shaji N. Karun.

2005

Died — Passed away in Thiruvananthapuram.

2012

Documentary film released — "Chitharanjini: Remembering the Maestro" focused on his musical life.

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