Kathakali

Kathakali, an ancient larger-than-life theatre, thrives on unhurried presentations. It could last all night or be enacted over several days. They are shortened for modern-day consumption, and in many cases, presented in parts. Many plays in…

From Saundaryalahari | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In any highly evolved art form, the theme is more often not subservient to the form. Kathakali is no exception. This could be the reason why many new plays are seldom staged again…

Kalamandalam Adithyan performed the role of Nala in ‘Moonnamdivasam’, during the five-day Kathakali festival, Pancharathram. | Photo Credit: Achuthan T K Kalamandalam Vaisakh is 35, and has been a professional Kathakali actor for over 15…

Artistes depicting the characters of Arjuna, drona and Ekalavya in Sadanam Akademi’s play Ekalavyan. | Photo Credit: SATHEESH NAIR Obscurity largely defines the whereabouts of Ekalavya after the mythological tribal readily obeys Drona’s…

Annette Leday’s face becomes animated when she talks about her discovery of India, especially dance and Kathakali. A performer, choreographer and director, Annette kept returning to India, to learn and to hone her skills as a Kathakali…

Kalamandalam Vasu Pisharody Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Vasu Pisharody, 79, died at his house at Kongad near here on Wednesday night. He was under treatment for cardiac ailment.Former vice principal of Kerala Kalamandalam, Pisharody…

Odissi dancer Jaya Mehta’s book takes young readers across India on an expedition through different dance forms Odissi dancer Jaya Mehta’s book takes young readers across India on an expedition through different dance forms You may have…

Rahat Mahajan’s Meghdhoot, doing the festival rounds, is a marvellous fusion of fantasy, myth and magical realism in a contemporary setting Rahat Mahajan’s Meghdhoot, doing the festival rounds, is a marvellous fusion of fantasy, myth and…

Unlike the koothambalams in Kerala’s temples, makeshift venues do not have ideal lighting facilities, sound systems and enough space Unlike the koothambalams in Kerala’s temples, makeshift venues do not have ideal lighting facilities,…

Mudakkal Gopinathan Nair will be remembered for his clear enunciation of words and notes Mudakkal Gopinathan Nair will be remembered for his clear enunciation of words and notes The only time his master punished Mudakkal Gopinathan Nair…