Sadanam Krishnankutty
Sadanam Krishnankutty (Cherpulassery, 1941) is a cultural artist and a popular performer of Kathakali, a unique classical dance-drama form of Kerala, South India. A recipient of Kerala State Kathakali award[1] and Kalamandalam fellowship,[2][3] he is reputed for his skill in donning a wide range of characters in his acts.[4][5] He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2007.[6]
Sadanam Krishnankutty | |
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 Sadanam Krishnankutty | |
| Born | 1941 Cherpulassery, Palakkad, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Kathakali Performer and Trainer |
| Nationality | Indian |
Early life
A native of Cherpulassery in Palakkad district, the 1941-born[7] Krishnankutty is primarily a frontline disciple of the late Padma Shri Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair. He had his initial lessons under Thekkinkatil Ramunni Nair, and has also taken eye exercise and Rasa-Abhinaya classes from the late Kudiyattam maestro Natyacharya Padma Shri Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar.[8]
Krishnakutty had his Kathakali lessons at Sadanam Kathakali Akademi (Gandhi Seva Sadan) east of Ottapalam. He was, for a brief while, Kathakali tutor at the Unnayi Varrier Smaraka Kalanilayam in Irinjalakuda and Kala Mandir in Patna. A winner of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi award (2006),[3] he is known for his breezy portrayal of roles in classical stories as well as newly staged Kathakali plays.
Krishnankutty lives in Irinjalakuda town of Thrissur district.[9]
References
- "Kalamandalam fellowship, awards announced". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- "Kalamandalam fellowship for Sadhanam Krishnankutty". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- "Sadanam Krishnankutty selected for the Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- "Actor for all seasons". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- "Seasoned acts". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- "SNA Awardees' List". Sangeet Natak Akademi. 2016. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- Kathakali Vijnanakosam (encyclopedia, page 334)
- http://www.class.uidaho.edu/asiantheatre/artists.htm
- "KATHAKALI – Gurus/Performers – www.artindia.net – Indian classical performing arts". www.artindia.net. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.