Who is Kalamandalam Kshemavathy?

Who is Kalamandalam Kshemavathy?

Chinnammu and Sathyabhama have had their share of common disciples, among whom is Kalamandalam Kshemavathy, now 70 and residing in Thrissur, 30 km south of her alma mater. She is an acclaimed artiste, revered guru and noted scholar of Mohiniyattam. V. Kaladharan is a senior art critic and author.

Who is V Kaladharan?

V. Kaladharan is a senior art critic and author. He served Kerala Kalamandalam for three decades before retiring as its superintendent in 2013. V. Kaladharan: When Kalamandalam sought to revive Mohiniyattam, Vallathol had to face derisive responses from society, especially from the domain of culture itself.

What is the history of Kerala Kalamandalam?

Then, in the first half of the 20th century, the art form started showing signs of revival, thanks chiefly to the setting up of the Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930. This cultural institution was established by the poet Vallathol Narayana Menon on the banks of the river Nila (also known as Bharatappuzha) in central Kerala.