Ammannur Madhava Chakyar
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Ammanur Madhava Chekyar | |
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Born | 13 May 1917 |
Died | 2 July 2008(2008-07-02) (aged 91) Irinjalakuda, Kerala |
Occupation | Kutiyattam master |
Ammannur Madhava Chakyar (13 May 1917 – 2 July 2008) was a master of Kutiyattam, the classical Sanskrit theatrical form indigenous to Kerala. He is best known for taking the performances from the temple sanctuaries where they were formerly confined and making them public events. [1]
Recognition
- Padma Bhushan from Government of India–2003
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award - 1979
See also
References
- ^ "The artistic legacy of Ammannur Madhava Chakyar". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
Further reading
- Into the world of Kutiyattam : with the legendary Ammannur Madhava Chakyar by G. Venu (1945- ); foreword by Premlata Puri. Natana Kairali, 2002.
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