CHENNAI:
Preserving and Promoting Guru Shishya Parampara Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, who redefined and repositioned the place of the chenda in Kathakali, will be remembered at a function organised by Kalasagar, an institution founded by him on 14th October 2016 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai as
Gurusmaranadinam.
Preserving and Promoting Guru Shishya Parampara. The concept of guru-sishya relationship should find its balance in the constant renegotiation between tradition and modernity. Both the guru and students need to take a reality check to understand the need of the hour, says Rajan Poduval, Secretary, Kalasagar. Kalasagar will also be honouring legendary guru Viz. Guru Bhagavatula Sitarama Sarma – great disciple of Rukmini Devi, Musician, Vocalist, Composer, and Nattuvanar and Guru Indra Rajan an accomplished Bharatanatyam exponent, teacher and nattuvangam artist at the Chennai event on 14th October 2016.
On the occasion, Kalasagar will also be presenting Ottenthullal an unique art form of Kerala. It is a satirical form of art and one man show. The presenter of Ottamthuall gives many opportunities for laughter and it is an art with mocking with contemporary relevant subjects. Ottamthullal has everything that you would prefer from a visual art form.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru likened Ottamthullal to a poor man’s Kathakali. Eminenet personalities from the field of art and culture, theatre, scholar will be participating and paying homage to the guru. For more details, contact Rajan Poduval, Secretary, Kalasagar (9282449995)
