Awards for Kathakali artistes
The Hindu
Kathakali artistes Aravindan, Surendran, and Mohanan win prestigious awards from Kathakali Aswadaka Sangham (KAS) Mavelikara.
Kathakali artistes Thalavady Aravindan, Kalamandalam Surendran, and Fact Mohanan have bagged awards instituted by the Kathakali Aswadaka Sangham (KAS), Mavelikara. Mr. Aravindan (Kathakali actor) won the inaugural Pandalam Kerala Varma Smriti - KAS Award, while Mr. Surendran (Kathakali musician) bagged the first edition of Thakazhi Kuttan Pillai Smriti - KAS Award. Mr. Mohanan (Kathakali actor) won the Chennithala Chellappan Pillai Birth Centenary Award.

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