Kalamandalam Gopi is one of the foremost
exponents of Kathakali. One of the
greatest exponents of Kathakali, Kalamandalam Gopi,
at 66, is the most favoured artiste for heroic
characters who display satvika (divine) qualities,
distinguished by their pacha (green) faces.
Born
in 1937 in the village of Kothachira, Kerala,
Kalamandalam Gopi (Vadakka Manalath govindan) was
initiated in kathakali by Guru T.Ravunni Nair. He
later trained at Kerala Kalamandalam with Gurus
Ramankutty nair, Padmanabhan nair, Kumaran nair
and others.
Over
a thirty year career Kalamandalam Gopi has
established himself as an outstanding Kathakali
actor. He has played all major Kathakali roles,
excelling as Bhima, Arjuna and Nala. The most
notable representative of the Kalluvazhi school
today, he has enriched the northern Kathakali style
in many respects. He was on the teaching faculty of
Kerala Kalamandalam from 1958 upto his retirement.
For his eminence in dance and his contribution to
its enrichment Kalamandalam Gopi received the
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987.
Performance
Crew
Kalamandalam Gopi, 5 Musicians.
Time (Live)
30 Min to 60 Min
Travel & Stay (All
will Travel by Air if Out of Base Country)
Air
1 J Class, 1 Eco
Train
(AC 3Tyr) For Remaining Team
Road
1 Luxury Car, and Van for team
Stay
5 Star - 1 Suet, 3 Deluxe Rooms
Show Requirements
Sound & Lights
4 cordless, 14 Mike, Mixer, Dat, CD, Lights as per Setup
Kalamandalam Gopi is one of the foremost
exponents of Kathakali. One of the
greatest exponents of Kathakali, Kalamandalam Gopi,
at 66, is the most favoured artiste for heroic
characters who display satvika (divine) qualities,
distinguished by their pacha (green) faces.