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Ammannur Madhava Chakyar

1917 – 2008

Master of Kutiyattam

Actor
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About Ammannur Madhava Chakyar

Lived 1917 – 2008 (aged 91). Ammannur Madhava Chakyar was an actor.

Ammannur Madhava Chakyar (13 May 1917 – 1 July 2008) was a master of Kutiyattam, the classical Sanskrit theatrical form indigenous to Kerala. He is best known for taking the performances from the temple sanctuaries where they were formerly confined and making them public events.

Recognition Padma Bhushan from Government of India–2003 Padmasri In 1981 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award - 1979 Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship - 1990 Kalidasa Samman D-Lit degree from University of Kannur, Kerala Golden Bangle From International centre of Kutiyattam, Thrippunithura Unesco Recitation from Paris in 2001 Kerala Sangeeth Natak Akademy Award Kerala Kalamandalam Award

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Important facts

Born
13 May 1917
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 July 2008, Kerala
Occupation
Actor
Awards
Padma Bhushan; Padma Shri in arts

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ammannur Madhava Chakyar?

master of Kutiyattam (1917–2008)

When was Ammannur Madhava Chakyar born?

Ammannur Madhava Chakyar was born on 13 May 1917.

When did Ammannur Madhava Chakyar die?

Ammannur Madhava Chakyar died on 2 July 2008 in Kerala.

What was Ammannur Madhava Chakyar's occupation?

Ammannur Madhava Chakyar was an actor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ammannur Madhava Chakyar

· Wikidata: Q4747172

· DBpedia: Ammannur Madhava Chakyar

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