Manku Thampuran
Indian musician
About Manku Thampuran
Lived 1914 – 2011 (aged 96–97). Manku Thampuran was an Indian.
Valiyamma Manku Thampuran (1914 – 21 July 2011) was an Indian musician from Kerala, who served as the first chairperson of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. A student of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar, she was awarded the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Fellowship for musicians in 1972. Manku Thampuran is also a recipient of the Sangeet Sabha Music Award. She also holds the distinction of being the first person to perform a live concert from Kerala in 1939 for the Madras Radio Station.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Manku Thampuran?
Indian musician
When was Manku Thampuran born?
Manku Thampuran was born in 1914.
When did Manku Thampuran die?
Manku Thampuran died on 21 July 2011.
What nationality was Manku Thampuran?
Manku Thampuran was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manku Thampuran. https://biography.guide/manku-thampuran/
MLA: "Manku Thampuran." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manku-thampuran/.
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