Milestones
September 2020
Receiving the award from Padma Bhushan Vani Jayaram in the presence of renowned lyricist and director Sreekumaran Thambi at a function organized by Haripad Saranga Cultural Society.
September 2018
Nrithyakala Surabhi - Nrithya Utsavam International Classical Dance Festival, 21-09-2018, Kodungallur
August 2018
Nrithyopasana Puraskaram awarded on 04-08-18 at Theerthapadha Mandapam, Trivandrum
November 2017
Kerala Chief Minister Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan gave “Keralanatana Prathibha” title in the cultural function hosted by Guru Gopinath Natana Gramam, Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum on 09-10-2017
October 2016
Guru Padmabhooshan Madavur Vasudevan Nair presented ‘Ponnada’ in a programme hosted for the debut of 15 students in Keralanadanam
December 2015
Composed three dances for ‘Ini Shoorpanaka Parayatte’ dance drama programme. On 24-12-2015, Sree O Rajagopal presented Memento and ‘Ponnada’ at Gandhi Smrithi Bhavan, Vaikom. Conducted classes and made efforts to spread Keralanadanam, an invented simplified form of ‘Kathakali’ by Guru Gopinath and getting it recognised in University level. Have been conducting ‘Shilpashala’ in Kozhikode, Kannur, Palakkad, Thripunithura, Alappuzha, Kollam, Thrissur, Trivandrum and across Kerala with the aim of spreading knowledge of Keralanadanam. The work has been recognised by lot of dance schools and cultural organisations
October 2015
Have been conducting classes on Keralanadanam at Puthiyakavu Temple, Kollam
October 2013
Composed two dances for ‘Unniyarchayum Tipu Sulthanum’ for Haripad Sudarsana
October 2012
Invited by Delhi Doordarshan in Hyderabad for judging for Mohiniyattam senior grade
September 2010
Performed Shiva Parvathy Nritham, with dancer Nandancode Vinaya Chandran at Karthika Thirunal Theatre, Trivandrum
Made demonstration of ‘Keralanadanam’ lecture in the programme ‘Natya- Sambradaya- Shastra’ organised in Music College. Conducted class in ‘Keralanadanam Shilpashala’ programme organised by Kerala Kalamandalam.
September 2009
Sreepadmanabhadasan His Highness Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma presented Memento and ‘Ponnada’ as part of presenting ‘Keralanadanam Award’. Took part in live telecast of ‘Kootukari’ programme in Doordarshan television Channel where doubts on Keralanadanam, ‘mudra’,...
September 2008
Received first ever Keralanadanam award from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. Minister for education Sree M. A. Baby presented the award. Retired on March 31st after completing 30 year of service. Did the dance representation of...
September 2007
Presented ‘Navarasa’ acting in Vattiyoorkavu Nadanagramam Seminar. Performed ‘Radhamadhavam’ while welcoming Sree K J Yesudas in Sree Swathi Thirunal College. Did dance programmes in 50th Anniversary Celebration of Dance Department
September 2006
Interview on Keralanadanam in Surya Television. Conducted seminar and presented Student’s dance programme in Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan, Trivandrum for Vattiyoorkavu Guru Gopinath Nadanagramam
September 2005
Passed Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree from Kerala University.
September 2004
Passed Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree from Kerala University.
September 2003
Received ‘Natyajyothi’ award from Mavelikara R.Prabhakara Varma (Great Musician), in the presence of artist M.V Devan, Arts and Cultural Movement of India, Nedumbassery. Interviewed in Kairali Television Channel (Keralanadanam)
September 2000
Organised meeting and presented a dance programme as part of getting affiliation from University and starting classes Took part in Music Refresher Course in University Academic Staff College, Karyavattom and received certificate for the same Performed...
September 1999
Veda-Dhamayanthi programme at Trivandrum Nishagandhi Auditorium
September 1999
Music College got approval from Government
September 1998
Keralanadanam accepted as competition item in Youth Festival. Became Head of Dance Department (HOD). Took part (certificate course) in Seminar on Musicology conducted by Kerala University Music Department. This was headed by Dr K Omanakutty....
October 1997
Submitted memorandum in cooperation with Gurugopinath Trust to include ‘Keralanadanam’ as a competition item in School Youth Festival which is largest arts festival in Asia
February 1996
Was chosen as a life-time member of Arts and Cultural Movement of India and Guru Gopinath Trust. Did choreography for four dances in ‘Chitralekha’ Dance drama programme for Haripad Sudarsana
August 1995
Presented the topic ‘Hasthamudrakal’ in the programme ‘Keralanadanashilpashala’ in Guru Gopinath Nadanagramam, Vattiyoorkavu under the leadership of PTK Menon, Guru Gopalakrishnan in Nadanagramam.
October 1994
Did dance drama programme in Doordarshan as part of Onam festival celebration and trained 17 students for the it
September 1993
Trained all the students in Dance department and presented ‘Kanakamayamayeedum’ when ‘Keralanadanam Lokamela’ was celebrated. Was chosen as College Association Secretary
March 1992
Performed ‘Sivaparvathi’ dance for Asianet Television Channel. Gave Training in group dance for 10 students for programme in Asianet Channel.
April 1991
Took part in workshop by School Curriculum Syllabus Committee and prepared the syllabus for dance. Invitation was extended by Dr T. K. Muhammad, Commissioner of Educational Department and Research Centre. Composed dance for ‘Krishnathulsi’ dance...
July 1990
Acted in ‘Vanadevatha’, a dance drama conducted with the students of College
January 1989
Composed four dances in ‘Ponnapuram Kotta’ (Vadakkan Katha) dance drama for Haripad Sudarsana
April 1988
Composed five dances in ‘Hiranyasatram’ (Hindu mythological story) dance drama for Haripad Sudarsana. Became Joint Secretory of Music College Staff Association
April 1987
At the time when ‘Swathi Nritha Sangeetholsavam’ was celebrated ‘Ulsavaprabandham’ (Thesis) named ‘Kanakamayamayeedum’ was presented. Uthradam Thirunal Marthandavarma and his family members were chief guests
May 1986
Acted the role of ‘Pandalam Rani’ (Queen) in ‘Sree Ayyappan’ dance drama programme telecast by Doordarshan Television Channel during ‘Makaravilakku’
September 1985
Acted the part of ‘Krishna’ in ‘Geethopadesham’ (Bhagavadgeetha) at Trivandrum Nishagandhi Auditorium conducted as part of Onam Festival Celebration
July 1985
Higher Studies in Bharathanatyam by Teacher Sree Nadvanar Paramasivamenon
October 1983
Directed four Dances for ‘Bhakthaprahladan’ (Hindu Mythological story) dance drama in Haripad Sudarsana
September 1982
Presented dance programmes (Veda-Dhamayanthi) in College and Kanakakunnu organised as part of Onam Festival celebration Jungalbhandi with cine artist Jalaja
October 1981
Directed four dances in ‘Sadharama’ dance drama of K C Keshava Pilla and performed programs at Swathi Thirunal Music College
August 1980
Did Choreography for four dances in ‘Vichitravijayam’ dance drama by Poet Kumaranasam. The programme was performed for Haripad Sudarsana
July 1979
The poem ‘Bhavayami Raghuramam’ was acted in the form of Ramayana Story at the National Festival conducted at ‘Trivandrum Putharikkandam Mythani’ ground
May 1978
Appointed as Dance Teacher in Dance Department of Trivandrum Sree Swathi Thirunal Music College. Presented programmes in College as well as in Priyadarsini Hall
February 1977
Directed four dances in ‘Thumbolarcha’ dance drama and acted in the role of ‘Thumbolarcha’ in 108 stages
August 1976
Composed choreography for four dances in ‘Sree Ayyappan’ (Hindu Mythological story). Acted the role of ‘Pandalam Rani’ (Pandalam Queen) in 110 stage programmes. Got trained in Kalaripayattu (martial art) and Urumi (weapon) by Thalassery Sree...
September 1975
Directed four dances in ‘Harichandran’ (Hindu Mythological story) and presented over 100 shows donning the role of Chandramati
June 1974
Directed four dances in ‘Hiranyan’ (Hindu Mythological story) and performed the dance drama in 110 stages
March 1972
Marriage to businessman Mr. P. Rajmohanan and brought to Haripad of Karthikappally Thaluk in Alappuzha District. Performed ‘Parasakthi’ dance drama in 117 stages. Also started teaching students in Haripad Sudarsana Ballet Troupe owned by her
October 1971
Presented shows in 115 venues of dance drama ‘Sree Subrahmanyan’, based on Hindu Mythology. Performed different roles such as Karthika, Mahavishnu, Valli in the dance drama
April 1970
Passed ‘Nadanabhooshanam’ course with first rank. Joined as Dance Teacher in Saint Mary’s Girls High School, Cherthala. Performed above fifty dance programmes in different stages
March 1969
Presented the dance drama performance in the college in response to demand by teachers. The inauguration was done by famous poet Sri. Vayalar Ramavarma who made a benedictory address after the programme and showered his...
October 1968
Arangettam (debut) at VJT Hall in front of fully packed audience. Played the role of ‘Usha’ in ‘Ushanirudhan’ dance drama directed by Sri. Thripunithura P K Vijayabhanu. The performance was acclaimed by all newspapers
April 1967
Under the guidance of Prof. K. Shankarankutti performed dance programme at Kawdiar Palace in Trivandrum before King Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, Queen Karthika Thirunal Thamburatti and other royal family members
March 1966
Joined for ‘Nadanabhooshanam’ Diploma Course (Keralanadanam) in Swathi Thirunal Music College, Trivandrum. Became the first disciple of Dr. Guru Gopinath who is regarded as the exponent of Keralanadanam. Prof. Sri. K. Shankarankutti, Sri. Thripunithura P...
October 1965
Selected as Best Actress in Drama Competition held at Cherthala Government High School for the Drama ‘Karuthavelicham’ by C L Jose. Received Certificate and shield for Best Actress. Was also awarded the NCC Best Cadet...
October 1963
Participated and gained prizes in folk dance, ‘Kathaprasangam’ (lyrical narrative or story telling performance) in School Arts Festival
October 1959
Started dance training at the age of 7 under the guidance of Sri. Ambalapuzha Krishnankutti Ashan
October 13, 1959
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