Champakulam Pachu Pillai
Champakulam Pachu Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1907 British India |
| Died | 10 May 2004 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Kathakali exponent |
| Parent(s) | Kaipilly Sankarapilla, Madhaviyamma |
| Awards | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Kerala state kathakali award, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award and fellowship |
Champakulam Pachu Pillai is a Kathakali exponent from Kerala, India. He was a specialist in the thadi or bearded roles in kathakali.[1] He has been honored with several noted awards including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 1983, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award 1969 and Kerala Kalamandalam Award 1991.
Biography
Pachu Pillai was born in Perumanur family in
Pachu Pillai's notable roles include rough and heroic characters like Dushasana, Bali, Trigarthan Bakan, Kali and Nakrathundi.[2]
He died on 10 May 2004, at the age of 98.[citation needed]
Awards and honors
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award 1969[3]
- Kerala Kalamandalam Award 1991[3]
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 1983[3]
- Kerala state Kathakali Award 2002[2]
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship 1982[4]
- Gold Medal at Kerala Kalamandalam Silver Jubilee Celebrations[2]
- Patchupillai was honored by rulers of Travancore like Thirunal Maharani and Chithira Thirunal Maharaja.[2]
References
- ISBN 978-0-19-564446-3. Archivedfrom the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j MOHAN, T. SASI. "താടി വേഷത്തിന്റെ കരുത്ത്:ചമ്പക്കുളം". malayalam.webdunia.com (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Biography of Eminent Nairs". www.nairs.in. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship: Kathakali". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 25 February 2023.