R. L. V. Ramakrishnan
R. L. V. Ramakrishnan | |
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 Ramakrishnan during a Mohiniyattam performance | |
| Born | Ramakrishnan Kerala, India |
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| Relatives | Kalabhavan Mani (brother)[1] |
| Awards | Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award |
R.L.V. Ramakrishnan is an Indian classical dancer and film actor from Kerala.[2][3] In 2022, Ramakrishnan won the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in Mohiniyattam.
Biography
[edit]Ramakrishnan born in Chalakudy is the brother of Kalabhavan Mani.[4] He was a Kalaprathibha from the MG University in 2001.[5]
Ramakrishnan, who studied Mohiniyattam at R.L.V. College, Trippunithura since 1996, has obtained a four-year diploma and a post-diploma from there.[6] After that he passed his master's in Mohiniyattam from Mahatma Gandhi University with first rank.[6] Ramakrishnan, who was the top scorer in MPhil in Performing Arts from Kerala Kalamandalam, completed his PhD from Kalamandalam itself.[6] His doctoral thesis was Aattathinte Aanvazhikal (meaning: The path of men in dance).[7] He has qualified NET also.[6]
Career
[edit]Ramakrishnan is an A-grade artist in Doordarshan.[6] He is performing mohiniyattam since 1998.[8] He also served as a guest lecturer in the Mohiniyattam department at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit and RLV College for over 15 years.[6]
In January 2024, he was appointed as an Assistant Professor of Bharatanatyam at the Kerala Kalamandalam.[6] Ramakrishnan is the first male Bharatanatyam teacher in the history of the Kalamandalam.[9]
Acting career
[edit]Ramakrishnan also acted in five films, including Bamboo Boys (2002), Canvas (2010), Theeta Rappai (2018) and 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare (2022). He also acted in several devotional Hindu album songs.
Awards and honors
[edit]In 2022, Ramakrishnan won the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in Mohiniyattam.[10]
Discrimination against him
[edit]In October 2020, Ramakrishnan was denied a chance to perform Mohiniyattam in the online dance festival program of Kerala Sangeet Natak Academy which led to controversy.[11] He reportedly attempted suicide for alleged caste discrimination against him.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "R L V Ramakrishnan: 'Drishyam Model' murder in Mumbai reminds me of Mani Chettan's mysterious death". The Times of India. 15 August 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "RLV Ramakrishnan: I eat, sleep and breathe Mohiniyattam". The Times of India. Times News Network. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Web Desk (12 October 2020). "'Caste Discrimination' by Kerala's top Arts Academy,'Suicide was my only choice', Dr R L V Ramakrishnan opens his mind". english.madhyamam.com. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "മണി അന്ന് പറഞ്ഞു; 'നമ്മള് ഈ ഡാൻസൊന്നും പഠിച്ചിട്ടില്ല, പക്ഷേ അനിയനെ കാര്യമായിട്ട് പഠിപ്പിക്കണം'". Mathrubhumi. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ Anand, Shilpa Nair (3 March 2020). "RLV Ramakrishnan's love for Mohiniyattam". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "അസി. പ്രൊഫസറായി ആർ.എൽ.വി. രാമകൃഷ്ണൻ; കലാമണ്ഡലത്തിലെ ആദ്യത്തെ മലയാളി ഭരതനാട്യം അധ്യാപകൻ". Mathrubhumi. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Kalamandalam makes history, appoints RLV Ramakrishnan Assistant Professor in Bharatanatyam". The Hindu. 16 January 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "RLV Ramakrishnan: I eat, sleep and breathe Mohiniyattam". The Times of India. 18 February 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "RLV Ramakrishnan becomes first male dance teacher at Kerala Kalamandalam". www.onmanorama.com. Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Kerala: RLV Ramakrishnan wins Akademi award". The Times of India. 12 March 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Kalabhavan Mani's brother Ramakrishnan hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt". The News Minute. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Dancer RLV Ramakrishnan, who attempted suicide for alleged caste discrimination, recovering". OnManorama. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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