Awards
September 14, 2020
Receiving the award from Padma Bhushan Vani Jayaram in the presence of renowned lyricist and director Sreekumaran Thambi at a function organized by Haripad Saranga Cultural Society.
September 21, 2018
Nrithyakala Surabhi - Nrithya Utsavam International Classical Dance Festival, 21-09-2018, Kodungallur
August 4, 2018
Nrithyopasana Puraskaram awarded on 04-08-18 at Theerthapadha Mandapam, Trivandrum
November 19, 2017
Kerala Chief Minister Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan gave “Keralanatana Prathibha” title in the cultural function hosted by Guru Gopinath Natana Gramam, Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum on 09-10-2017
October 29, 2016
Guru Padmabhooshan Madavur Vasudevan Nair presented ‘Ponnada’ in a programme hosted for the debut of 15 students in Keralanadanam
December 24, 2015
Composed three dances for ‘Ini Shoorpanaka Parayatte’ dance drama programme. On 24-12-2015, Sree O Rajagopal presented Memento and ‘Ponnada’ at Gandhi Smrithi Bhavan, Vaikom. Conducted classes and made efforts to spread Keralanadanam, an invented simplified form of ‘Kathakali’ by Guru Gopinath and getting it recognised in University level. Have been conducting ‘Shilpashala’ in Kozhikode, Kannur, Palakkad, Thripunithura, Alappuzha, Kollam, Thrissur, Trivandrum and across Kerala with the aim of spreading knowledge of Keralanadanam. The work has been recognised by lot of dance schools and cultural organisations
October 13, 2015
Have been conducting classes on Keralanadanam at Puthiyakavu Temple, Kollam
October 29, 2010
Performed Shiva Parvathy Nritham, with dancer Nandancode Vinaya Chandran at Karthika Thirunal Theatre, Trivandrum
June 24, 2009
Sreepadmanabhadasan His Highness Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma presented Memento and ‘Ponnada’ as part of presenting ‘Keralanadanam Award’. Took part in live telecast of ‘Kootukari’ programme in Doordarshan television Channel where doubts on Keralanadanam, ‘mudra’, ‘Bhavam’, ‘Vesham’, etc, asked by the viewers were clarified
March 31, 2008
Received first ever Keralanadanam award from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. Minister for education Sree M. A. Baby presented the award.
Retired on March 31st after completing 30 year of service. Did the dance representation of ‘Gurudevakrithikal’ (Poems by Gurudeva) with 15 children in Sivagiri
January 14, 2003
Received ‘Natyajyothi’ award from Mavelikara R.Prabhakara Varma (Great Musician), in the presence of artist M.V Devan, Arts and Cultural Movement of India, Nedumbassery. Interviewed in Kairali Television Channel (Keralanadanam)
June 24, 2000
Organised meeting and presented a dance programme as part of getting affiliation from University and starting classes
Took part in Music Refresher Course in University Academic Staff College, Karyavattom and received certificate for the same
Performed ekabhinayam of the part of ‘Sathi’ and ‘Sivan’ in ‘Dakshayagam’ Story in Keralanadanam style. Performance was done at Malayali Club Auditorium in Ched Petti in Chennai, as part of 92nd birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Guru Gopinath which was organised by the Guru Gopinath Trust. Received Memento and ‘Ponnada’ from famous Dancer Dr Padma Subrahmanyam
June 13, 1999
Music College got approval from Government
July 13, 1998
Keralanadanam accepted as competition item in Youth Festival. Became Head of Dance Department (HOD). Took part (certificate course) in Seminar on Musicology conducted by Kerala University Music Department. This was headed by Dr K Omanakutty. Played prominent role in getting affiliation for Music College from Kerala University and also in preparing and getting approval of syllabus (Keralanadanam with Bharatanatyam) for Graduation and Post-Graduation course
February 13, 1996
Was chosen as a life-time member of Arts and Cultural Movement of India and Guru Gopinath Trust. Did choreography for four dances in ‘Chitralekha’ Dance drama programme for Haripad Sudarsana
September 13, 1993
Trained all the students in Dance department and presented ‘Kanakamayamayeedum’ when ‘Keralanadanam Lokamela’ was celebrated. Was chosen as College Association Secretary
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