Chenganoor Raman Pillai
Guru Chenganoor Raman Pillai | |
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Head of palace kathakali yogam to the Travancore Maharaja for 65 years. | |
Personal details | |
Born | Raman Pillai 16 January 1886 |
Died | 11 November 1980(1980-11-11) (aged 94) pandanad, Chengannur, Kerala, India |
Profession | Kathakali artist, Kathakali teacher |
Guru Chenganoor Raman Pillai, also spelt Chengannur Raman Pillai (1886–1980), was a celebrated Kathakali artist from Kerala in south India. He was known for his brilliant portrayal of the anti-heroic Kathi roles on stage, and was the head of palace kathakali yogam to the Travancore Maharaja in a career spanning almost 65 years.
Raman Pillai, born in
He was a disciple of Thakazhi Kesava Panikker, Mathur Kunhupilla Panikker and Ambalappuzha Kunhikrishna Panikker. Another Kathakali master, Chennthala Kochupillai Panikker, helped him to gain popularity in his art.
Raman Pillai had his masterpieces in roles like Duryodhanan, Ravanan and Keechakan, Jarasandhan, Banan and Kamsan. He also performed as Hanuman, Hamsam and the black-bearded Kaatalan (woodsman).
Raman Pillai's leading disciples include
The documentary film Chenganoor Raman Pillai profiles his life and contributions. He died on 11 November 1980.
Awards and honours
- 1962 – Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award[1]
- 1963 – Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[2]
- 1971 – Padma Shri
- 1975 – Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship[3]
Books
Thekkan Chittayilulla Abhyasa Kramangal published in 1973.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Kathakali". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "SNA Awardees' List". Sangeet Natak Akademi. 2016. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship: Kathakali". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.