Sadanam Krishnankutty

Sadanam Krishnankutty

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Sadanam Krishnankutty is a well-known Kathakali artist and performer from Cherpulassery, Palakkad, Kerala. He also owns a huge folk of students. A reputed Kathakali artist of modern times, he is a recipient of numerous honours including Kerala Kalamandalam awards and fellowship and also the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2007. He learnt Kathakali from Padma Shri Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair. He has also taught students at Unnayi Varrier Smaraka Kalanilayam in Irinjalakuda and Kala Mandir in Patna.

 

Krishnankutty was born in Palakkad district in the year 1942. He was born in culturally vibrant Cherpulassery village of the district. He lives in Irinjalakuda town of Thrissur district at present. He was interested in dance forms than academics, and his true passion brought him to the world he dreamt of. He was initiated to the world of Kathakali by Thekkinkatil Ramunni Nair, who taught him the basics. He is one among the great students of Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair, doyen of this performing art form of Kerala. He took extra classes on eye exercise and Rasa-Abhinaya from the legendary artist Mani Madhava Chakyar. He also learnt Kathakali from Gandhi Seva Sadan of Peroor, Ottapalam in Palakkad district, continuing his studies with Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair.

 

After completing his course, he worked as a freelance artist. A leading disciple of Pattikamthodi Ravunni Menon, Krishnankutty captivated Kathakali rasikas with his fabulous presentations of both heroes and anti-heroes. He presented demonic characters, the aboriginal hunter, Hanuman and even female roles such as Poothana and Lalitha with ease. He had a stint with Kerala Kalamandalam as an instructor, yet he was more interested in performing than academics. He maintained excellent synchronization of the face and the body with the costumes and makeup, which made him special.

Published: September 08, 2018

Updated: September 08, 2018

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