Soorya Krishnamoorthy

Soorya Krishnamoorthy
Soorya Krishnamoorthy
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Born	11 April; Kottayam, Kerala
Other names	Nataraja Krishnamoorthy
🏫 Education	TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
🎓 Alma mater	Model High School, Thiruvananthapuram
💼 Occupation	Artist, Philanthropist, Scientist, Scholar, Writer and Professor
Known for	Founder of Soorya Festival
🏅 Awards	Limca Book of Records for Man of the Year 2003, State Craft & Direction Award from President of India 1996, Kalaratna Fellowship from Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Akademy in 1994
Honours	Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government, Award of Excellence from Pondicherry Government, Prathibha Pranam Award from Kerala Government

Soorya Krishnamoorthy[edit]

Soorya Krishnamoorthy, also known as Nataraja Krishnamoorthy is an artist, philanthropist,

scientist, scholar, writer and professor from Kerala prominently contributing to performance art and related social activities. His works on the renaissance of theatre, drama, dance and music has built a stable foundation for the art forms in the society, especially through Soorya Festival conducted by Soorya Movement, a marathon art festival celebrated annually, based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Soorya Krishnamoorthy founded Soorya Movement in 1977. Soorya Movement is the largest cultural organisation of the world with its chapters in 38 countries and 60 centres in India. Apart from an activist in art culture, he has also published 5 books, 3 screenplays and 15 dramas and several articles in national and international journals.

Family & Personal Life[edit]

Soorya Krishnamoorthy was born on 11^th April, in Kottayam, Kerala in a family of renowned engineers, from the former Travancore State. His father T. Nataraja Pillai was the chief engineer of Kerala State and mother C. Saraswathi Amma, was an active member of Gandhi Peace Foundation.

Soorya Krishnamoorthy completed his senior secondary education from Model High School, Thiruvananthapuram in 1965. He did his pre-degree in Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram in 1967 and graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam in 1971.

While in college studying pre-degree, he became the secretary general of the college union and won with a record majority of votes in Kerala University and the record is still unbroken. He also has represented Kerala State and Kerala University for Badminton.

Soorya Krishnamoorthy is married to Raji and has two children, Sita working in All India Civil Service and Lakshman working in San Jose, USA.

Professional Career[edit]

Soorya Krishnamoorthy joined Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) as a scientist/engineer in 1972 and worked under Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who later became the president of India. And also, he has worked under C.R. Sathya, Padmashri M.R. Kurup, Dr. V.R. Gowarikar, Padmashri S. Srinivasan and more for a period of 27 years.

In 1999, Krishnamoorthy availed a voluntary retirement from ISRO to concentrate more on cultural activities.

Contributions To Art & Culture[edit]

Soorya Krishnamoorthy has made several uncountable contributions to Indian art culture. He is an artist and reformed who dedicated his entire life for the welfare of art, culture and related societies and personnel. Soorya Krishnamoorthy is selected as one of the 101 World Renowned Living Keralites who have contributed the most in the last millennium by Government of Kerala and awarded with Kerala Pratibha Pranam Award. He is also, one of the 10 living legends of Kerala in the last millennium selected by Kerala Kaumudi Readership Survey and one of the 134 living Keralites for the overall contribution in Art Culture by Asianet Survey.

Soorya Krishnamoorthy is the creator of a new Theatrical art form, ‘Theatre of Freedom’ and the first Realistic Drama Series in Indian Theatre, ‘Chaayakada Kadhakal’. He conceived, designed and directed 105 stage shows (over 5,000 stages) in 43 years and this could be a record unbroken yet.

He converted his own house to an air conditioned, gallery-seated black-box theatre of 500 seats and a cultural complex with an Art Gallery, Guest house, Rehearsal space, Lecture Halls given free of all charges to artists.

Soorya Krishnamoorthy has adorned the positions; Chairman, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademy for 5 years, Dean and Chairman of Board of Studies in University of Calicut for 5 years, Festival Director of International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK) for 5 years, Vice Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Akademy for 3 years and Director of Kerala State film Development Corporation.

For 43 years, he has a committed service in propagating, promoting, presenting and preserving Indian Culture.

It is Soorya Krishnamoorthy who conceptualised and initiated International Film Festival of Kerala, Tourism Week Celebrations of Kerala, Nishagandhi Festival of Kerala and Malabar Mahotsavam – Kozhikode

Soorya Krishnamoorthy has become member of National and State Film Award Jury several times. He has created a short film by 40 eminent artists of India. He has also worked as member of Doordarshan Advisory Board, NFDC Script Committee and member of Core Committee to frame Cultural Policy of the Government.

List of Contributions in the field of Art and Culture[edit]

Organisational[edit]

Brought Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala into the Cultural and Film Map of India, through various cultural and film festivals. The 111-daylong Soorya India Festival is a major festival of the world today. Thiruvananthapuram transforms into the Cultural Capital of India during this event.
Conceptualized and started the Tourism Week Celebrations for the Govt. of Kerala in 1980. The celebrations have continued every year in the same design till date.
Conceived, initiated and convened Nishagandhi Dance Festival for Department of Tourism, Kerala.
Started the International Film Festival under the banner of KSFDC which has evolved into the present IFFK.
Started Malabar Mahotsavam in Kozhikode.
Director of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation, 3 terms in succession.
Member of the National Film Award Jury (3 times)
Member of the Kerala State Film Award Jury (4 times)
Member of the NFDC Script Committee.
Member of the National Jury for selecting Indian Panorama Films – Short films and Documentaries (More than once).
Member of the National Jury for selecting Indian Panorama films - Feature Films (More than once).
Chairman, Film Awards Jury - John Abraham Awards.
Chairman of Film Awards Jury - P. Padmarajan Awards.
Member of the Doordarshan Advisory Committee.
Member of the Expert Committee of the Department of Culture, Govt. of India.
Chairman, Asianet Film Awards.
Member of the steering committee formed by the Department of Culture, Govt. of India to evolve the cultural policy of the country.
Contributed for the uplifting young talents in the field of art and culture.
Contributed much for the presentation, promotion and preservation of folk arts of Kerala.
Executive Committee Member, Kerala State Chalachithra Akademy.
Chief Co-ordinator, Kerala State Film Awards, 2001.
Chief Co-ordinator, Kerala State Television Awards, 2002.
Vice Chairman, Kerala State Chalachithra Akademy.
Executive Member, Vylopilli Samskrithi Bhavan, Kerala.
Chairman, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademy.
Festival Director, International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK).
Dean, University of Calicut.
Chairman, Board of Studies, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Calicut.
Festival Director, Pinarayi Peruma festival.
Festival Director, Soorya festival, longest festival of the world.

As the Chairman of Kerala Sangeet Natak Akademi[edit]

For the first time in India, Mediclaim (Rs 1 Lac per artist per year) insurance coverage with interim relief during illness (Rs 1,000 per week per artist up to 100 weeks) and life insurance (2 Lac to family) was introduced to all artists of Kerala.
First cultural complex in Kerala with 11 theatres, Artiste’s Hostel, Media Centre, food court, and rehearsal space was incepted in Trissur.
For the first time in India, introduced subsidy (Rs 1 Lac) to theatre productions as well as to other art forms.
For the first time in India, started Pravasi wing of Akademy and started honouring diaspora artists with awards & other benefits.
Constructed the first black box theatre of Kerala.
For the first time in the 135-year-old history, efforts were successfully taken which made the Government acknowledge circus personnel as artists, following which awards and other benefits were distributed to them.
100 sub centres of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademy, were formed and almost 2000 yearly programmes were organized with full payment to artists through these centres.
The tenure as Chairman, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademy for 5 years is termed as the golden era of the Akademy by the media

Creative – Light and Sound Shows (Theatre of Freedom)[edit]

Directed and presented the first Light and Sound Show in Malayalam
Directed and presented the first ever mobile Light and Sound show to introduce new art form, named “Theatre of Freedom”.
Written and directed Thamasoma Jyothirgamaya on temples, their rituals and temple arts of Kerala in 1977, with 200 artists.
Directed Veluthampi Dalava, a show on the epic life of the valorous freedom fighter of Kerala.
Written and directed Neelavelichem, based on the story by the legendary writer, Vaikom Mohammed Basheer.
Directed Stree Parvam, on the atrocities against Indian Women.
Written and directed Deepasikha, on the life and plight of a genuine artist.
Written and directed Anjali, on the 4th battalion (WLI) of the Madras Regiment, Indian Army participating over 400 soldiers as artists.
Directed Sooryakanthi, on the Flowers of Kerala.
Written and directed Thudakkam, an attempt to probe into the mind of a writer through his characters. It is also a tribute to his Manasa Guru: Shri, M.T. Vasudevan Nair.
Written & Directed “THUDARCHA” a tribute to M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Directed ‘Avatharam’ on the fake faces of Indian Politics.
Written and directed ‘Murivukal’, an autobiographical sketch, where characters on stage engage in a meeting with the characters of famed writer Vaikom Mohammed Basheer.
Directed Footprints on my Motherland, on the history of Kerala.
Written and directed ‘Samavakyam’, a programme on religious harmony.
Written and directed ‘Pulari’, which narrates the story of waiting, in the backdrop of a village railway station.
Conceived & Directed “PRANAMAM”, a tribute to Mohammed Rafi.
Other Programmes include - The East and West, Youth Poss, Swaralayam and Marriage Indian Style.
Directed a Mega Show titled, “THE BIBLE” in the category of Theatre of Freedom with 200 artists, 50 animals/birds, making it the biggest stage show in India with 90 shows over 6 months.

Theatre (Drama)[edit]

Directed ‘Kanchanasita’ for Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademy.
Written & Directed ‘Melvilasam’ a play based on work by Swadesh Deepak on Dalit issues to set a record by performing on over 400 stages in 3 years.
Written & Directed ‘Pulari’, a story on those who wait for something or someone; and those who have no one or nothing to wait for (125 shows).
Directed ‘Premalekhanam’ a play based on the first story of Vaikom Mohammed Basheer, setting another record of performing on 1000 stages.
Working presently on ‘Marmaram’, where his characters of various creations meet.
Directed ‘Parinayam’ on a screenplay by M.T. Vasudevan Nair.
Directed ‘Premalekhanam Oru Thudarkadha’ (Basheer Manacaud).
Directed ’Sookshmacharcha’ and ‘Sookshmacharcha Oru Thudarkadha’.
Directed ‘Yathramozhi’ (Rabindranath Tagore).
Directed ‘Goodnight’, ‘Suddhamaddalam’ (NN Pillai).
Directed ‘Thaskaran’ (VK Prabhakaran).
Written & Directed – ‘Deerkhachaturam’ (300 stages).
Written & Directed – ‘Chayakkadakadhakal’ - the first realistic Cartoon series in Indian Theatre (200 shows crossed and continuing).
Directed several short plays.

Stage Shows[edit]

Scripted, Choreographed and directed the inaugural function of the National Games 1988 with 7000 artistes in the presence of Shri. R. Venkitaraman, the then President of India.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed the valedictory function of the National Games 1988 with 300 artistes in the presence of Shri. Rajeev Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed the inaugural function of the International Video Film Festival (IV-FEST): choreographed and directed the Krishna-Radha concept in classical traditions of Indian Dance - 1996.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed the inaugural programme of the celebrations marking 50th year of Indian Independence in the presence of Shri. E.K. Nayanar, the then Chief Minister of Kerala, 1997.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed the inaugural and valedictory functions and cultural programmes of the International Film Festival 1997, Thiruvananthapuram.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed the inaugural and valedictory functions and cultural programmes of the 1998 International Film Festival, New Delhi.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed the inaugural programme of the 50th Republic Day Celebrations, titled, “Pranam to Mother Earth” with over 300 folk artists in the presence of Shri. K.R. Narayanan, the then President of India, New Delhi, 2000.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed a short version “Pranam to Mother Earth” for Ganatantra Gaurav on 26th January in the presence of Shri. A.B. Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India.
Choreographed and directed the Asianet Film Award functions in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed the inaugural function of Kairali Channel in the year 2000, Thiruvananthapuram.
Scripted, Choreographed and directed ‘Pranamam’ with 1000 artistes to pay tribute to the great Gurus of Malayalam, 2001.
Conceived, directed and choreographed special cultural programme combining the whites, blacks, the coloured and the Indians that was presented before Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the South African National Day and Birthday Celebrations of Nelson Mandela as per an invitation from the African National Congress, 2001.
Conceived and directed a specially choreographed programme for the 18th Party Congress of the Communist Party of India, Thiruvananthapuram.
Conceived and directed a specially choreographed mega show named, ‘Geethamanjari’ incorporating over 1000 artistes paying tribute to 7 maestros of Malayalam film music, in connection with the Kerala State Film Awards, 2001.
Conceived and directed ‘Gurupooja’ in connection with Silver Jubilee of Soorya, combining 31 film artistes of yesteryears and 31 films artistes of the present generation.
Conceived and directed a Mega Stage Show ‘Impressions’ for the inaugural function of ‘People News Channel’ of Kairali TV, 2005.
Conceived and Directed ‘Incredible Kerala’, a Mega Stage show on 200 folk artistes of Kerala as part of event titled, ‘Business to Business’, organized by the Department of Industries, Govt. of Kerala in Kochi, 2005.
Conceived and Directed ‘Foot Prints’, a stage show for the U.S. Software in connection with their Foundation Day Celebrations, 2005.
Conceived and directed a multi-star, multi-level, multimedia stage show ‘Chalanam’ for Kerala Piravi, formation day of Kerala, 2005.
Conceived and directed a stage show ‘Shakti’ for the centennial celebration of Canara Bank, 2006.
Conceived and Directed the Mega Stage Show for M.T. Vasudevan Nair and India Vision Television ‘Upaharam’ on the musical legends Naushad and Baburaj, 2006.
Conceived and Directed ‘Nattaravukal’, a Mega Stage Show with 300 folk artistes, depicting a journey through the ancient arts of Kerala which inspired films of K. Raghavan Master.
Conceived and Directed a Mega Show ‘Namasthe 2006’ on National Integration for the inauguration of the Bharath Television Channel.
Conceived, Designed and Directed the mega stage show ‘The Rhythm’, depicting the great dream of Mahatma Gandhi (over 100 stages all over the world).
Conceived, Designed and Directed the Mega Stage Show ‘Tharangam’, a blend of folk traditions of Kerala and classical traditions of India which was staged across the world.
Conceived and Directed a mega stage show ‘Sangamam’ on the Panchabhootas (Five elements) supported by 200 artists which was staged on more than 50 stages all over the world, 2009.
Conceived and Directed a specially choreographed stage show for the 25th year of Doordarshan in Kerala (National Telecast), 2009.
Presented ‘The Water’, a Mega Stage Show for Water Authority of Kerala Government.
Conceived and Directed a Mega Stage Show with 300 artistes for the 50th year celebrations of Doordarshan in India (National Telecast), s2010.
Conceived and Directed a Stage show ‘Dhwayam’, a dance and music tribute to Vaikom Mohammed Basheer, 2011.
Conceived and Directed a specially choreographed programme with 350 artistes for the inauguration of the Lotus Temple at Santhigiri Ashram.
Conceived and Directed a Mega Stage Show with 500 artistes for the World Cardiac Surgeons Meet in Chennai, 2011.
Conceived Designed and Directed ‘Pranamam 2’, a sequel to Pranamam, a tribute to Mohammed Rafi.
Presented a major stage show worth 500 artistes for the ISRO International Seminar, COSPAR in Mysore, 2012.
Conceived and Directed ‘Sakthi’, a show for the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Kerala, during the International Tour operators Conference, Bangalore, 2011.
Conceived and Directed a Mega Show ‘Gandharam’ (The Rhythm-3) a programme on Carnatic and Hindustani Film Music.
Conceived and Directed ‘Bharatham-Keralam’, a stage show for the President of India depicting the influence of Kerala Culture on different states of India, which has already been staged on over 50 stages.
Directed and presented a mega stage show with 22 artistes in 14 cities of U.S.A.
Choreographed and Directed ‘Ganesham’, a mega show on Mahaganapathy, which heads for the 25th stage.
Directed ‘My Saviour’ the biggest Bible show in India and the first mobile Bible show with 150 artists and a stage area of 6000 sq. ft. The show has been staged in more than 50 stages.
Conceived, designed and directed Sthree Sakthi, a mega stage show for Asianet News.
The 100th creation was presented on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Asianet. The mega Stage Show titled Thrymbakam incorporated 300 artists and a dazzling pageant of stage settings and technology facilitated audio and visual extravaganza.
Symphony for Harmony 101st programme was presented for the National Students Parliament organized by the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2019 February.
Conceived and directed MANNUM VINNUM for Kerala Legislative Assembly by Golden Jubilee
Conceived and Directed AGNI - The Fire in Music (2019) presented in over 15 places

Screenplays[edit]

Wrote screenplay for the ‘Melvilasam’, which was selected for many International Film festivals and IFFI’s Indian Panorama.
Wrote the screenplay for the film, ‘Thudarcha’, yet to be completed.
Wrote the screenplay for the film, Deerkhachaturam, yet to be completed.

Books Written[edit]

Murivukal (മുറിവുകൾ), Autobiographical Stories published by DC Books
Soorya Krishnanamoorthyude Natakangal,
Four Plays of Soorya Krishnamoorthy: (സൂര്യാകൃഷ്ണമൂർത്തിയുടെ നാടകങ്ങൾ) Melevilasam, Deerkhachathuram, Pulari, Koodikazhcha published by Current Books
Melvilasam (മേൽവിലാസം), Screenplay
Abhimukham (അഭിമുഖം), Talks and interviews published by DC Books
Chaayakada Kadhakal (ചായക്കടക്കഥകൾ) is under under printing.

Nurunguvettam (നുറുങ്ങുവെട്ടം) Autobiographical Stories

Short Film on Soorya Krishnamoorthi[edit]

Testimonials of 40 renowned artists of India on the occasion of him completely 40 years in Cultural Scene

Lectures on Indian Culture and Heritage[edit]

World Malayalam Conference
World Malayalam Conference - Manchester Hare Krishna Movement - Brisbane, Australia Kerala Association - London
Tamil Association - London
Old Age Home, East Ham - London
Indo Arab Socio-Cultural Organization - Kuwait Keraleeya Samajam - Bahrain
Various Indian Schools - Bahrain Kerala Catholic Association - Bahrain Pioneer Art Form - Bahrain
Indian Art Circle – Abu Dhabi Malayalam Samajam - Abu Dhabi Kerala Social Centre - Abu Dhabi Priyadarshini Arts Centre - Dubai
Association of Kerala University Alumni - Dubai Pravasi - Doha Indian Arts Circle - Doha
Delhi Malayalee Association - New Delhi Music Circle - Bangalore
Various other places within the State & Country Various Colleges & Schools in the State
Sargam - Saudi Arabia
World Malayalee Council - Singapore Ragasudha - Dombivili
University of Kerala, Music Department.
Kerala Institute of Travel & Tourism Studies (KITTS) Raj Bhavan Nagaland
Malayali Associations all over the world Various temples, Churches & Mosques
Various institutions of Brahmakumari’s Movement
All institutions of Amrithanandamayi Devi (in Kerala) Kerala Samajam of Australia (Perth, Sydney and Melbourne) Various Rotary Clubs
Malayalee Association of Malaysia Naradaganasabha, Chennai
"My Madurai” - Madurai Various Lions Clubs Kanthari Lecture series
Chinmaya Mission International Centre, Piravam
University of Kerala
University of Calicut
Mahatma Gandhi University

Charity Works[edit]

Soorya Krishnamoorthi is the pioneer of several welfare schemes, many of which were the first of its kind in India, conceived to benefit the poor artists of the state.

For Artists[edit]

Gurupooja: Every year one veteran artist who is economically backward and inactive due to old age, is given Gurudakshina to cover the expense for food, medicine and shelter for the rest of his life. So far, this ongoing project has provided Gurudakshina to over 35 artistes.
Adoption: Eight Theatre artistes, who are ambitious of sticking to theatre, but unable to make a living are adopted and encouraged to present plays, receiving a Monthly Salary, Medical help, etc. This is also an ongoing project.

Health[edit]

One dialysis a day: In association with Shree Foundation and NIMS Hospital, everyday one dialysis is given to a poor patient. This is an ongoing project.
Art for heart: Helping the poor heart patients to get surgery free of cost, supported by Harvey Heart Foundation, Chennai. The project is ongoing.

Education[edit]

Soorya Krishnamoorthy conducted the marriage of own daughter Sita in a simple manner without any gold glitter, glamour and pomp. Instead, the money which has been reserved for marriage was given to educate 25 students for 4 years. (The simplicity of the marriage and the gesture of using money for educating the needy won Kerala Legislative Assembly’s appreciation)

Awards and Citations[edit]

Soorya Krishnamoorthy, from his wide and vast welfare and cultural activities, has won over 200 National and International Awards and also has received over 20 titles. He is the only artist to have received the highest award from 3 State Governments Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry

The following are his awards from different categories and domains;

Limca Book of World Records[edit]

Man of the Year, 2003
Soorya, the largest cultural society of the world
Soorya, Festival the longest cultural festival of the World, spreading 111 consecutive days

National and International Awards[edit]

President of India’s National Award for Stage Craft and Direction 1996, through the Central Sangeeth Natak Academy, New Delhi.
Man of the Year 2003 title, owing to the contribution made in the field of art and culture based on a countrywide survey by the Limca Book of Records.
KALARATNA Fellowship of the Kerala Sangeetha Natak Academy, 1994 to become the youngest recipient of Kala Ratna, the highest honour of the State.
‘Kalai Mamani’ Award 2006 from Tamil Nadu Government for Stage Craft and Direction, to become the first one from outside Tamil Nadu to receive the title.
One of the 10 living Keralites, who have contributed the most for the language of Malayalam and Stage of Kerala as selected by Kerala Kaumudi News Paper readership survey, 2001.
One in 101 world renowned living Keralites of the millennium to have received Prathibha Pranam honour by the Government of Kerala, 2001.
Life Time Achievement Award - Sanskriti Samanwaya Samman - Singapore, Presented by H.E. S.R. Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore, 2008.
The first ‘Kerala Ratna Award-2008’ instituted by Jai Hind TV in consideration of the overall contribution in the field of Art & Culture. Shared with Dr. K.J. Yesudas.
The only artist to have received the highest honour from 3 State Governments - Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
One among 134 prominent living Malayalees of the last millennium to have received ‘Keerthi Mudra’ title by Asianet Television, 2001.
‘Samanwaya Award 2003’ instituted by Asianet for contributing the most in the field of art and culture during the preceding decade.
Special Recognition Award 2004 from the Government of Kerala for overall contribution in the field of art and culture.
‘Prathibha Pranam Award 1994’ for outstanding Creative Artist issued by Kerala Travels Interserve.
Award of Excellence from the Government of Pondicherry for outstanding contribution in the field of Art and Culture.
John Abraham Award from the Federation of Film Societies of India, 1994 for the Best run Film Society of the Country.
‘Veteran of Film Society Movement’, recognition by the Federation of Film Societies of India, 1995.
Special Award for contribution to the Film Society Movement in Kerala by FFSI, Kerala Region.
Special honour from FFSI southern region.
International Award for promoting Art and Culture and sustaining perennial excellence in creativity by the World Malayalee Conference, USA, 1995.
International Award for promoting Art and Culture by AKMG, USA,1996.
Award of Honour by Delhi Malayalam Association for overall contribution in the field of Art and Culture, 1998.
‘Krishna Chaithanya Award’ for being an outstanding creative artist and impresario by National Film Academy, 1999.
Lions Club International Excellence Award for overall contribution in the field of Art and Culture, 2000.
R.G. Mangalam Memorial Award for overall contribution in the field of art and culture, by the farmers and working class of a village in Kerala.
International Award of Excellence instituted by the Association of Kerala University Alumni, Dubai, 1998.
Indo Arab Socio-Cultural Organisation Award, Kuwait, 2000.
Nadalaya Award for International Excellence instituted by Vadipatti Music Trust, Chennai, 2000.
‘Arjuna Kala Award’ instituted by Kurchi P.S. Kumaran Memorial Trust for the contribution in the field of folk arts in Kerala, 2001.
Excellence Award from Dubai Indian Arts Society, 2000.
‘Bharath Seva Ratna Award’ from Sree Bharathalaya, Chennai, 2002.
‘Karmashree Award’ instituted by Kalakshethra, Trivandum, 2003.
Special Citation from Thalam Cultural Society, Harisree School and Public, Thrissur, 2003.
‘Kalandhi Award’ for outstanding Creative Artist, 2004.
United German Malayalee Association’s (UGMA) Award for contribution in the field of Art and Culture, 2004.
Gulf Malayalee Federation Award for the best in respective fields, Saudi Arabia, 2004.
Best Talents Award instituted by Labour India, during Knowledge Festival, 2004.
P. R. Francis Memorial Award for overall contribution in the field of Art and Culture.
Kala Seva Bharathi Award from Bharat Kalachar, Chennai.
Achiever Award by Malayalee Club, Chennai, 2006.
Thikkurissi Memorial Award for overall contribution in the field of Art and Culture, 2006.
‘Paithrukam Award’ by Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, 2006.
Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by Jaihind TV, shared with Dr. K.J.Yesudas, 2008.
‘Kala Ratna’ Lifetime Achievement Award by Bishop of Trissur (Kalasadan)
Giants International Award for overall contribution in the field of Art and Culture.
K.T. Mohammed National Award for overall contribution in the field of theatre, as writer & director, instituted by Malayala Bhasha Paadhasala, 2009.
‘Sabha Bhairavi Award’ from Bhairavi Gana Sabha, Chennai for overall contribution in the field of Art & Culture, 2009.
Venjarammodu Ramachandran Memorial Award for the overall contribution in the field of Art & Culture.
Prem Nazir Award for the overall contribution in the field of Art & Culture, 2011.
Rotary India Lifetime Achievement Award, Kodaikanal, 2011.
Adoor Bhasi Kala Ratna Award for the overall contribution in the field of Art & Culture, 2011.
Mother Theresa Award, 2011.
Manonmaniyam Sundaram Pillai Award, 2012.
NP Abu Award for the best screenplay “Melvilasam”, 2012.
‘Travancore Legend’ Award, 2013.
‘Soor Mandir Award’ by Soormandir Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
Savitha Award by Sangeetha Bharathi, Trivandrum.
Nibetita Patnaik Award, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
Lions Club International Award for the second time, 2013.
‘Shrestakalakar’ Puraskaar by Ganesh Natyakala Akademy, New Delhi, 2013.
Lions Club International Excellence Award, 2013.
First ‘Kalasaparya’ Puraskaram by Natyakalakshethra, Kollam, 2013.
Vayala Vasudevan Pillai Award, 2013.
Thikkodian Award, 2014.
E.V. Krishnapillai Award, 2014.
Silent Hero Award by Event Management Association of Kerala, 2014.
Bharatiya Kalabandhu Award by YMCA and Swaranjali.
Brand Icon Award by Times of India, 2015.
The First P.K. Venukuttan Nair Award for the lifetime achievement in theatre activities, 2015
Ambassador of Culture Special Award by Kerala Tourism Department, 2016.
Religious Harmony Award by Muslim Association of Kerala.
Kaladarpana Award, Vadodara, 2016.
Kala Acharya Award, Malaysia, 2016.
Vagdevta Award, Pune, 2016.
Excellence Award, Pune Cultural Forum, 2016.
M.S. Subbalakshmi Award for overall contribution, 2017.
‘Kalabandhu’ Award by Swarangal, 2017.

Memorial Awards[edit]

Mother Theresa Award
Prem Nazir Award
Thikkurissi Award
Adoor Bhasi Award
M.S. Subbalakshmi Award
K.T. Mohammed Award
John Abraham Award
Nibetita Patnaik Award
N.P. Abu Award
P.K. Venukuttan Nair Award
Krishna Chaithanya Award
K. Karunakaran Award
R.G. Mangalam Award
E.V. Krishna Pillai Award
Thikkodiyan Award
Vayala Vasudevan Pillai Award
P.R. Francis Award
Manonmaniyam Award
Kuruchi P.S. Kumaran Award
Venjarammood Ramachandran Award
M K Fenarimol Nair Award
Kallikkadu Ramachandran Award

Titles[edit]


Award	Award Authority
Kalaimamani	Tamil Nadu Government
Kalaratna	Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademy
Samanvayashree	Asianet Television
Kerala Ratna	Jai Hind TV
Kala Seva Bharathi	Bharath Kalachar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Bharata Sevaratn	Bharathalaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Karmashree	Kalakshetra, Kerala
Kalanidhi	Music Lovers, Kerala
Veteran of Film Society Movement	FFSI
Karma Sreshta	Vedika, Guruvayoor
Samskruthi Ratna	Indian Institute of Scientific of Heritage
Samskarika Ratna	Manithakam Cultural Society - Kollam
Kala Ratna	Trissur Bishop Diocese of Council - Kalasadan
Sabha Bhairavi	Bhairavi Gana Sabha, Chennai
Kalaacharya	Qatar Indian Society
Kalaratna	Adoor Bhasi Foundation
Kala Bandhu	Swaranjali, Trivandrum
Kalaprathibha	Kerala Travels & Interserve

Citations and Mementos[edit]

Abudhabi Malayali Samajam
Abudhabi Kerala Samajam
Abudhabi India Social Welfare
Sharjah Indian Association
Kuwait Nartana Academy
Kuwait Indo-Arab Socio-Cultural Organization
Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam
Bahrain Kerala Art and Cultural Centre
Alain Indian Arts Circle
Bahrain Kerala Catholic Association Dubai
Priyadarshini Art Centre Ragasudha, Mumbai
Keli, Zurich
Sargam, Saudi Arabia
Kerala Association, Singapore
TKM Alumni, Dubai
Malayalee Club, Chennai
Chinmaya Mission, Chennai
Brahmakumari’s Movement (Mount Abu)
Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai
Kerala Samajam Sydney (Australia)
NSS Welfare Society, Mulund, Mumbai
Malayalee Association Perth (Australia)
Kerala Samajam (Kuala Lumpur & Seramban, Malaysia) MAWA Australia (Perth)
Kerala Samajam, Australia (Melbourne)
Special Armed Police
Student Police Cadets
Asianet Television
Pinarayi Peruma
Raj Bhavan - Nagaland (Government)

References[edit]

http://sooryaindia.com/sk/

Category:Biogeography

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