22nd April 2010
TO COMMEMORATE THE 86 TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF KALAMANDALAM KRISHNANKUTTY PODUVAL KALASAGAR PRESENTS
“ORU PIRANNALINTE ORMAKAI”
AN AWARD NIGHT
OF TRADITIONAL PERFORMING TEMPLE ARTS , A FIRST OF ITS KIND
ON 28 TH MAY 2010
AT KERALA KALAMANDALAM, VALLATHOL NAGAR
The main award BAHUMUKHA PRATIBHA (multi-faceted talent), is only for the one who excels in all aspects of Kathakli including literacy contributions (saahityam) & Awards of recognition will be from the field of Kathakali, Ottenthullal, Chakyarkothu, Thayambaka, Panchavadyam, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Kuchupudi will be selected through gallup polls. The nominations should reach the Secretary, Kalasagar, Kavalappara, Shoranur, Palakkad, Kerala latest by 28.04.2010
The minimum guidelines to be followed for nomination are :
Age group should be between 40 – 60 years.
The artist has to be well known performer/guru
Kathakali - One Award each in all aspects of Kathakali (Actor, Musician, Percussionists–Chenda, Maddalam and Chutti).
Panchavadyam - One Award each for Thimala, Maddalam, Eddakka, Thalam and Kombu
Ottenthullal, Chakyarkothu, Thayambaka, Panchavadyam, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Kuchupudi - One each
The programme is being organized in collaboration with Kerala Kalamandalam and the Award selection committee is headed by its Vice Chancellor Dr. K G Poulose.
Eminent personalities of traditional performing arts, Cine world as well as Ministers and Government Officials are expected to grace the celebrations. The award function includes various traditional cultural programmes and the modalities of conducting the events are being worked out.
Shri Krishnankutty Poduval, was a legendary player of the chenda and an informed critic of Kathakali. He studied the visual grammar and rhythmic structure of Kathakali under Guru Pattikkamthodi Ravunni Menon and went on to reinterpret the chenda‘s role in Kathakali. Poduval was reputed for tracing subtle emotions in the characters with his chenda, providing mood music to romantic scenes and prompting the actors to do their best on stage. His holistic understanding of Kathakali helped him integrate music with each visual. This remains an unparalleled achievement. Poduval scripted and directed many Kathakali plays like Bhishmaprathignya, Amba, King Lear, and Snapakacharitham. He left behind a treasure trove of knowledge on Kerala's performing arts in general and on Kathakali in particular - both at the theoretical and practical level. Kalasagar continues to promote and propagate his ideals by enabling precise training and performing of traditional art forms, besides participating in cultural festivals across Kerala and outside. Kalasagar has a team of well known Gurus and talented artists who perform traditional art forms such as Kathakali, Ottenthullal, Chakyarkoothu, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattom, Panchavadyam, Thayambaka, Keli, and Chenda Melam as well as present lecture-demonstrations.
Kalasagar has been annually celebrating its founder's birthday on May 28 which has now become a part of the cultural calendar of Kerala with the active support and participation of Kerala Kalamandalam. In May 2008, Kerala Kalamandalam has published MELAPERUKKAM, a book containing Poduval's articles and in May 2009, Kerala Kalamandalam released SOURYAGUNAM, Poduval's biography by Prof. K P Babudas
Click here to download award nomination form
For more details , Please contact,
Sri. Rajan Poduval, Secretary, Kalasagar
9283109995
