Neeraj G M <br> കലാമണ്ഡലം നീരജ്
| Neeraj G M കലാമണ്ഡലം നീരജ് | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1988 Kolattur, Kerala, Malappuram, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Kalamandalam Neeraj |
| 💼 Occupation | Kathakali Artiste |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Kalamandalam Nimisha |
| 👶 Children | Nrupan N N |
Kalamandalam Neeraj[1][2] (born on 15th January 1988) is a Kathakali artiste from Kerala in India.
Biography
Neeraj was born on January 15, 1988 at Kolathur in Malappuram district of Kerala, to Mohandas P and CV Geetha M. At the age of 12, he joined Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University in the year 2000 and began his Kathakali training under the veteran Kathakali artist Kalamandalam Shanmughan. He later received advanced training under renowned gurus such as Kalamandalam Ramadas, Kalamandalam Surya Narayanan, and Kalamandalam M. P. S. Namboodiri[3] He completed his post-graduation under the guidance of the acclaimed Kathakali performer Kalamandalam Balasubramanian, he also completed a scholarship training program under the same guru.[4]
Career
After completing his studies at Kalamandalam, he began performing Kathakali.[5][6][7]He is currently working as a Second Grade Instructor at Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed to be University.[8] Kalamandalam Neeraj is an all-rounder in Kathakali, adept at performing all major role types including Pachcha, Kathi, Thadi, Kari, and Minukku.[9][10]
The Old Man and the Sea Kathakali Version
Neeraj has directed a show that combines Kathakali, theatre, and dance, based on Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.[11][12][12][13][14]
Awards and honors
Neeraj has received several honors and recognitions, including being graded as a B-high artiste by Doordarshan.[10] His awards include: Navabhava Mudra by Chalakudy Kathakali Club, 2019, V. S. Sarma Endowment, 2017, Kamala Ramapishradi Smaraka Award by BCKA, Bangalore, 2015, Kottakkal Krishnan Kutty Nair Smaraka Endowment, 2012 Yuvam Suvarnamudra, 2011, Mahakavi ONV Kurup Endowment, 2008, Achyuthakkurup Memorial Endowment, 2005.[15]
References
- ↑ "കാറൽമണ്ണയിൽ 'പഞ്ചരാത്രം' കഥകളിയുത്സവം ഇന്ന് സമാപിക്കും". Newspaper. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ "കാറൽമണ്ണയിൽ ആസ്വാദകമനം നിറച്ച് 'മഹാപ്രസ്ഥാനം' ആട്ടക്കഥയുടെ കന്നിയരങ്ങ്". കാറൽമണ്ണയിൽ ആസ്വാദകമനം നിറച്ച് ‘മഹാപ്രസ്ഥാനം’ ആട്ടക്കഥയുടെ കന്നിയരങ്ങ് (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ Arts From India (2021-07-10). The discussion on Kathakali between the Guru & Scholar MPS Namboodiri & the dancer Neeraj. Retrieved 2025-08-06 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "കലാമണ്ഡലം ലീലാമ്മയ്ക്കും കലാമണ്ഡലം കുട്ടനും ഫെലോഷിപ്". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ Jacob, Mahima Anna (2025-04-16). "Kathakali takes centre stage at this Krishna temple festival". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ "അബുദാബി കഥകളി മഹോത്സവം ഒക്ടോബർ മൂന്നുമുതൽ". Mathrubhumi Archives. 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ T.K, Achuthan (2021-04-15). "A new Kathakali production rich in innovation". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ "Kathakali Vesham(Vadakkan) – കേരള കലാമണ്ഡലം". Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ t. k, Achuthan (15 April 2021). "A new Kathakali production rich in innovation". The Hindu.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-12-26.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ↑ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "'കിഴവനും കടലും' കഥകളിരൂപത്തിലേക്ക്". Keralakaumudi Daily (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 T.K, Achuthan (2025-01-27). "Ernest Hemingway's masterpiece in Kathakali". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ "The Old Man and the Sea gets a Kathakali makeover". The Hindu. 16 February 2025.
- ↑ https://kalamandalam.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Old-Man-and-the-Sea_press_mala.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ "കലാമണ്ഡലം പുതിയ ക്യാമ്പസ് : നിര്ദ്ദേശം പരിഗണനയില് - മന്ത്രി എ കെ ബാലന് | I&PRD : Official Website of Information Public Relations Department of Kerala". www.prd.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- Kathakali Artist Sets Record with a Non-stop Performance
- കലാമണ്ഡലം പുതിയ ക്യാമ്പസ് : നിര്ദ്ദേശം പരിഗണനയില് - മന്ത്രി എ കെ ബാലന്
External links
- [1]
- അബുദാബിയിൽ ഇനി കഥകളിക്കാലം.
- The Old Man and the Sea: Reinterpreting Hemingway in Kathakali
- [2]
- [3]
- [4]
- How Kathakali is countering new-age challenges and reinventing itself.
- ക്രൂരയാകുന്ന നക്രതുണ്ഡി || നരകാസുരവധം || ചൊല്ലിയാട്ടം || VRINDAVANAM
- Balabhadran Kalamandalam Neeraj subhadraharanam Mukundamala
- KIRATHAM Kalamandalam Pradeep, Neeraj Adithyan, Sadanam Sivadas. KALARIKKAL VISHNUMAYA THRANGALI
- "യുവം" കഥകളി അരങ്ങ് - നരകാസുരവധം
- Lavanasuravadham Hanuman Kalamandalam Neeraj
- Ravanothbhavam Kalamandalam Neeraj
- കലയാമി കഥകളി അക്കാദമി - അഞ്ചാം വാർഷികാഘോഷം | നളചരിതം മൂന്നാം ദിവസം | Day 2
- കിരാതം കഥകളി - Kiratham
- കലി-കലാ.നീരജ്...നളചരിതം രണ്ടാം ദിവസം.
- മറിമാൻകണ്ണി |നളചരിതം | കലാമണ്ഡലം നീരജ് | കലാമണ്ഡലം വിനോദ്
- Kathakali Kerala dance Kalamandalam Kottakkal
- KATHAKALI KIRMEERAVADHAM || PART 03|| DD MALAYALAM
- KIRATHAM Kalamandalam Pradeep, Neeraj Adithyan, Sadanam Sivadas. KALARIKKAL VISHNUMAYA THRANGALI
- Thrigarthan | ത്രിഗർത്തൻ Kalamandalam Neeraj
- [5]
- The Old Man and the Sea” was made into a Kathakali play, mixing old dance styles with new stage ideas and actors, including one from Italy.
- Kathakali Festival at Bharata Kalanjali
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