Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Poetic Obituaries: Like his legendary Guru, [Kalamandalam] Kesavan too

has displayed his prowess in vocal music, in the composition of new Kathakali plays, histrionics and even in poetry.

He has, many a time, handled the role of vocalist in Kathakali performances. Of the umpteen new plays he has composed over a long period of time, 'Ekalavyacharitam' and 'Sohrab and Rustom' have won the admiration of viewers for their theatrical panache and thematic novelty. Among his poems, 'Karkotakan' has some memorable lines.

from Kerala online: Kalamandalam Kesavan passes away

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