Cyber Kerala

FACT Padmanabhan

FACT Padmanabhan wasFACT Padmanabhan born on April 26, 1947. His father is Narayana Pilla and mother is Madhavi Amma.

From the age of twelve he started his Kathakali education in Thiruvalla under Thiruvalla Raman Pilla, Madhavan Pilla and Krishna Pilla. His first performance was at Thiruvalla Temple. From 1965-72 learned Kathakali from FACT Kathakali School as the disciple of Kalamandalam Karunakaran and Kudamaloor Karunakaran Nair and with Govt Scholarship continued practice under Padmasree Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair for 2 years.

His expertise is in 'Sthree' characters. Also doing all characters except 'Thadi'. Now doing private teaching of Kathakali.

Has performed Kathakali all over India and in foreign places like Tehran, London (Oldwitch Theatre), all European countries and America. Has received award of Kollam Kathakali Club.

Family: Wife Prasannakumari, son Pramod Kumar and daughter Priya.

Contact Details: FACT Padmanabhan
Aasari Parambil
Kannamkulangara,
Vaikom Road,
Thripunithura,
Eranakulam
Kerala, INDIA.
Telephone: (91) 484 784256

FACT Padmanabhan as Panchali in Duryodhanavadham
FACT Padmanabhan as Panchali in Duryodhanavadham

» Next Artist

Kathakali Actors | Kathakali Singers | Chenda Artists | Maddalam Artists | Chutti Artists | Chamayam Artists

[Kathakali] [About Kathakali] [Evolution] [Props, Rituals and Customs] [Mudras] [Navarasam] [Photos] [Artists] [Videos]

Kathakali
 About Kathakali
 Evolution
 Props, Rituals and Customs
 Kathakali Mudras
 Navarasam
 Kathakali Photos
 Kathakali Artists
 Kathakali Songs
 Kathakali Videos
 Kathakali Greetings
CyberKerala
 Kathakali
 Bharatanatyam
 Mohiniyattam
 Koodiyattam
 Mudiyettu
 Theeyattu
 Kalamezhuthu
 Keralanatanam
 Raja Ravi Varma
 Handicrafts
 Sabarimala
 Guruvayoor
 Greetings
 Entertainment
» Disclaimer