Neralattu Rama Poduval
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Neralattu Rama
Born into an Ambalavasi family on 16 February 1916, to Koodallur Kurinjikavil marath Shankunni Marar and Njeralathu pothuvat Janaki Poduvalasyar. Poduval had his schooling till the fifth standard and moved on to practice the idakka and the chenda. He inherited the art of playing the edakka from his uncle, Njeralathu Karunakara Pothuval, and went on to establish an indelible mark in this field.
He also practiced instruments like the veena from Parappanaatu Rama Kuruppu. He practised Carnatic music from the Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar besides Kodikunnath Madhavan Nair. His experience in Kerala Kalamandalam helped him in gaining knowledge in Kathakali music as well.
Poduval married Lakshmikutty Amma at the age of 36. By the age of 56, he became the father of seven children: Janakikutty, Krishna Vijayan, Gopalakrishnan, Anjaneyan, Gaayathri, Hari Govindan, and Aananda Sivaraman. After his marriage, he lived at Palakkode village near
Rama Poduval, a recipient of the
Awards and honours
- 1981: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award[2][3]
- 1985: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[3]
- 1985: Government of Maharashtra Department of Culture Award[3]
- 1985: Kerala Kalamandalam Keerthi Shankh[3]
- 1990: Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship[3]
- 1990: Marar Kshemasabha Kalacharya Award[3]
- 1994: Guruvayoorappan Award[3]
- 1996: Trithala Kesavapothuval Memorial Award[3]
- 1996: Pravasi Basheer Award[3]
Books on him
The fourth edition of his autobiography named Sopanam was published by Kerala Sahitya Akademi.[3] In 2004 Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi published his biography titled Njeralathu ramapothuval.[3]
References
- ^ "SNA Awardees' List". Sangeet Natak Akademi. 2016. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Keraleeya Vadyangal". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "ഞെരളത്ത് രാമപ്പൊതുവാള്". www.sopanasangeetham.com. 16 June 2012. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012.
External links
- Rama Poduval at Basheer puraskaram Archived 20 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine