Appreciation

Sreevalsan Thiyyadi August 30, 2013 Three centuries after he penned the lengthy classic, the complete text of Unnayi Warrier’s popular Nalacharitam is poised to be staged abroad for the first time in the history of Kathakali. Equally interestingly, the project has sprouted in the iconic poet’s very birthplace in central Read more…

Sreevalsan Thiyyadi August 30, 2013 At 85, Cherthala Thankappa Panickar is among the oldest of Kathakali vocalists and a rare exponent of both schools of the art form. His wrinkled face sports a naughty smile when Cherthala Thankappa Panickar narrates that interesting episode which happened not far from his native place Read more…