Who is the father of Kathakali?
Padmanabhan Nair
| Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair | |
|---|---|
| Great Kathakali reformer. | |
| Born | 7 October 1928 Vellinezhi, Malabar district, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | 3 April 2007 (aged 78) Shoranur, Palakkad district, Kerala, India |
| Spouse(s) | Kalamandalam Satyabhama |
What is the history of Kathakali?
Part-dance and part-mime, Kathakali originated in the state of Kerala between the 16th and 17th centuries, around the same time as Shakespeare. The Kalluvazhi Chitta style being performed by these dancers was born on the stage at the now-closed Kathakali school at Olappamanna Mana in Vellinezhi, almost 200 years ago.
How long is Kathakali dance?
The Performance. A Kathakali performance may last as long as sixteen hours. At sunset, the program begins with a drumming that announces the performance, followed by a series of religious songs and praise to the gods.
Where is Kathakali dance famous?
Kathakali comes from southwestern India, around the state of Kerala. Like bharatanatyam, kathakali is a religious dance. It draws inspiration from the Ramayana and stories from Shaiva traditions. Kathakali is traditionally performed by boys and men, even for female roles.
How many types of Kathakali are there?
Kathakali Make-up The Vesham or make-up is of five types – Pacha, Kathi, Thadi, Kari and Minukku.
How did Kathakali get its name?
The term Kathakali is derived from Kathā (Sanskrit: कथा) which means “story or a conversation, or a traditional tale”, and kaḷi (Malayalam: കളി) which means “performance” or “play”. The dance symbolises the eternal fight between good and evil.
Why was the Kathakali made?
When another raja approached Krishnattom to perform for his people, he refused, saying it was not for the common man to see. In response, he created Ramanattom, which enacted stories from other epic Indian poems. Eventually, it is believed that both types of dances evolved into Kathakali in the region of Kerala, India.
What kind of music is used in Kathakali?
Though Kathakali music ragas are largely from the Carnatic genre, there are ragas special to it and not known to Carnatic singing and even those common to Carnatic music in usage and ‘prayog’ for this dance drama form follow an individualistic mode.
What type of music is used in Kathakali?