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Kavalam Narayana Panicker, champion of the classical Sanskrit theatre, passes away...

June 27, 2016 2:40:08 PM IST
MTG editorial

Kavalam Naryana Panicker and his theatre institute Sopanam in Thiruvanathapuram in Kerala, graced many a theatre festival with their Sanskrit plays performed in the classical tradition, among them, SHAKUNTHALAM and KARNABHARAM.

The poet, lyricist and master director was a force to reckon with. He had evolved his independent style of theatre by blending folk as well as the classical streams in Malyalam theatre. He is a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Bhushan.

He had been unwell for a while and died at his home in Thiruvanathapuram on 26th June 2016. He was 88 years old.

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