Padma Shri Kalamandalam Gopi
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| Home District: | 📍 Thrissur |
| Age and DOB: | 01/01/1951 (75 Years) |
| Experience: | 53 Years Active in Field |
| Category: | Theater Artists— |
Short Bio
Achievements He retired as Principal at the Kalamandalam in 1992, His life’s work has been recognized with awards from a bevy of state and national level organizations. This includes the Kerala Kalamandalam Award (1985), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1987), the Kerala Sangeet Nataka Akademi Award (1995), the Kerala Kalamandalm Fellowship (2002), the Kerala Sangeet Nataka Akademi Fellowship (2008), the Padma Shri (2009), and the Kalidas Samman (2011). A documentary on his life on and off-stage was released by renowned director Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Detailed Professional Biography
Padma Shri Kalamandalam Gopi is a national treasure, adored globally as the face of Kathakali. His majestic portrayals of pacha or pious roles have mesmerized audiences for more than half a century. His stage performances played a crucial role in the revitalization of the art form as he guided an entire generation of artisans while helming the prestigious Kerala Kalamandalam. As the last living artiste to be hired by the iconic Vallathol himself, his vision still sets the tone for all topics concerning Kathakali and performance arts.
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