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Kathakali (IAST: Kathakaḷi pronunciation ⓘ) is a traditional form of Indian Classical Dance, and one of the most complex forms of Indian theatre. It is a play of verses. These verses are called Kathakali literature or Attakatha. Mostly played in the courts of kings and temple festivals. Hence it is known as suvarna art forms.
Pattikkamthodi Ravunni Menon (1880–1948) was a pivotal figure in the history of Kathakali, having played a crucial role in remoulding and refining its grammar in the famed Kalluvazhi tradition of the classical dance-drama from Kerala in south India. [1]
Gopi is known for the romantic and dramatic portrayal of the virtuous pachcha roles in Kathakali, notable among them being Nalan, Karnan and Rukmangadan.He has also played the choreographically denser roles of Bheeman (in the stories Kalyanasougandhikam or Bakavadham), Arjuna (Subhadraharanam) and Dharmaputrar (that's Yudhishthira in Kirmeeravadham).
Nalacharitham is a Kathakali play written by Unnayi Warrier.Based on the Mahabharatha, it tells the story of King Nalan and his consort Damayanthi.The play consists of four parts – called First, Second, Third and Fourth Day – each part being long enough to be performed over a full night.
Theatre State/Region Originated Features Exponents Akhyana: Gujarat: Enactment of religious episodes from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavata by Mana-bhatas: Premanand Bhatt, [2] [3] Narsinh Mehta, Acharya Hemachandra
Sadanam Puthiya Veettil Balakrishnan popularly known as Sadanam Balakrishnan is an exponent of Kathakali, a form of Indian classical dance, from Kerala, India.He has received several notable awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003, Kerala state Kathakali award in 2020, and Kerala Kalamandalam fellowship in 2017.
Kalyanasaugandhikam is a Kathakali play attributed to Kottayathu Thampuran. Based on the Mahabharatha , the play narrates an episode from the life of the Pandava princes in exile. Bheema sets out to the forest, searching for the kalyāṇasaugandhikam flower to please Panchali (Draupadi), and finds his spirit-brother Hanuman in the forest while ...
Kathakali being performed in the cultural attire. Aattakatha is a literary genre in Malayalam language consisting of the libretto used for the Indian classical dance drama kathakali. [1] The word aatta-katha literally means "story for dancing and acting" [2] (atu "to sway" + kathā "story"). [3]