Ammannur Madhava Chakyar (13 May 1917 – 1 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]
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Ammanur Madhava Chekyar | |
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Born | 13 May 1917 |
Died | 1 July 2008(2008-07-01) (aged 91) Irinjalakuda, Kerala |
Occupation | Kutiyattam master |
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Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship | |
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1961–1980 |
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1981–2000 |
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Padma Award winners of Kerala | |
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Carnatic Music - Vocal |
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Instrumental - Carnatic Violin | |
Instrumental - Mridangam |
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Creative and Experimental Music | |
Dance - Kathakali |
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Dance - Mohiniattam |
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Creative Dance/Choreography |
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Major Traditions of Dance and Dance Theatre |
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Music for Dance |
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Theatre - Direction |
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Theatre - Traditional / Folk / Dance / Music / Puppetry |
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Performing Arts in the Media |