Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair, the Mozart of Kathakali
| Author | : Mohan Gopinath |
| Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 233 |
| Release | : 2022-11-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781527590786 |
| ISBN-13 | : 152759078X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (78X Downloads) |
Download or read book Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair, the Mozart of Kathakali written by Mohan Gopinath and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-07 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents novel insights into the work and practice of the actor Krishnan Nair, who was unique in the field of Kathakali, the dance drama of South India. It shows how, because of his superb ability to connect with his audiences and the sheer charisma of his personality, Nair was able to achieve his burning ambitions. It highlights how Nair was able to ensure that Kathakali performers were invested with status and were paid a decent wage, allowing them to live in reasonable comfort.
