Amid this world of colour, drama, and tradition stand two torchbearers of Kerala’s classical arts: Peesapilly Rajeevan, a Kathakali maestro, and Sooraj Nambiar, a dedicated Koodiyattam artist.

Thiranottam, an organisation of UAE-based fans of Kathakali and other Kerala artforms, is organising Utsavam-2007 in coordination with the Indian Consulate as part of the celebrations of India’s ...

He is the doyen of Indian classical dance forms. His Kathakali mask symbolises the South Indian state of Kerala. And even at the age of 80, he eagerly looks forward to his next 'pacha' (pious ...

Kerala resident Lakshmi Ranjith has proved that Kathakali can also be learned through online platforms. She is a native of Manjoor village in Kottayam district. She started it as a hobby during ...

He joined Kerala Kalamandalam as a student of Kathakali music in 1957. He acquired a thorough footing in singing the Thodayam and the Purappad before getting acquainted with the Aattakathas.