Venmani Kalamandalam Haridas
Kathakali Performer • Teacher
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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…
Journey Timeline
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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- Immortal melodies
The Hindu
- Venmani Haridas dead
The Hindu
- Life and times of a singer
The Hindu
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