Kidangoor Rama Chakyar passed away

Kidangoor Rama Chakyar (died)

Ques: Kidangoor Rama Chakyar was related to which field?

a. Politics
b. Theatre
c. Film Industry
d. Social Activities

Ans: b

Related facts:

  • 2 September, 2015, Guru Kidangoor Rama; dancer and theatrics passed away. He was 88.
  • Born in 1927 in Kottayam, Kerala, Shri Kidangoor Rama Chakyar was trained in Kutiyattam under his father.
  • Shri Rama Chakyarwas particularly well known for his performances of ManthrankamKoothu in the Annamanada temple; he performed in the temple for more than six decades.
  • For his outstanding work as a teacher and performer, Shri Rama Chakyar was honored by Kerala Kalamandalam, the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2004).

Reference:

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