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An example of a Kathakali performer. The Tripunithura Kathakali Kendram Ladies Troupe (TKK) was established in 1975, marking a significant shift Kathakali’s male-dominated history. [6] It was not the first women's troupe as that had been formed in 1962 in Thrissur, Nadananiketan, but had lasted only until 1968. [7]
Kathakali was always traditionally performed by men. In 1975 a women's group was formed and they were trained by Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair. [8] The Tripunithura Kathakali Kendram Ladies Troupe went on to national recognition. Krishnan Nair died on 15 August 1990, aged 76. [citation needed]
Kathakali is still hugely male-dominated, but since the 1970s, women have made entry into the art form on a recognisable scale. The central Kerala temple town of Tripunithura has a ladies' troupe (Tripunithura Kathakali Kendram Ladies Troupe) who perform Kathakali.
The Park has a platform which measures 40 feet X 40 feet, opposite to the old platform which was much smaller. This platform serves as an open-air auditorium for various performances including Kathakali, traditional theatre, realistic drama etc. [6] The park has a children's play area which has seesaws, slides, swing and a merry-go-round.
Kudamaloor Karunakaran Nair (1916-2000) was a pioneering Kathakali artiste who brought to prominence female characters in the classical dance-drama from Kerala in south India. [1] Kathakali gained a lot through Karunakaran Nair's artistic contributions as his professional career coincided with that of the legendary Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair ...
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Guru Chandrasekharan (1916–1998) was an Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor of Kathakali. He was born in Trivandrum, India in 1916. His father was N.K. Nair, an artist and notable oil painter.
He received his training in Kathakali, ... Thampuran died on 24 August, 2010. He was survived by his wife Sathi Varma who is the manager of Kathakali Kendram, ...