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First Kalaratna Award for Kathakali artiste Sibi Chakravarthy
The first Kalaratna Award will be presented to Kathakali artiste Kalamandalam Sibi Chakravarthy. Instituted by the Palakkad Kathakali Club for its 20th anniversary, the award carries a cash prize of ₹10,000 and…
The Story in Brief
The first Kalaratna Award will be presented to Kathakali artiste Kalamandalam Sibi Chakravarthy. Instituted by the Palakkad Kathakali Club for its 20th anniversary, the award carries a cash prize of ₹10,000 and a citation. It will be given to an artiste in Kathakali acting, music or percussion. The award ceremony coincides with the club's anniversary celebrations on Saturday at Chembai Memorial Government Music College in Palakkad. The event will feature a performance of Nalacharitham Day-4 by leading Kathakali artistes. The club has organised Kathakali shows every second Saturday for 21 years.
The Indian Opinion
Some critics may dismiss these club-level awards as mere token gestures. But for an art form struggling for patronage, such recognition matters. The Palakkad Kathakali Club has quietly sustained a performance platform for 21 years. The real test is whether this award can draw new audiences or will remain a closed-circuit honour. Let's see if next year's winner is a young talent from outside Palakkad district.
Source: thehindu.com
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