Keli Classical Theatre Festival 2015
(Kathakali)
16, 17, 18 January 2015
Dear Art Lovers,
Keli is now entering the 23rd year of its tireless journey in pursuit of excellence in the rich and diverse forms of India’s artistic traditions. The forthcoming 3 day long Keli festival scheduled on 16,17,18 January 2015 will focus on Kathakali. Kathakali, one of India’s major dance drama traditions, is a synthesis of many arts traditions carefully developed within the frame work of the Sanskrit Theatre. Kerala is known for its innumerable dance and drama traditions based on the classical, ritual and folk forms. Kathakali can be described as a unique example of a fully integrated form, liberally absorbing, over many hundreds of years, various elements from other traditions and forms. It takes back to 16th century. Kathakali is a highly stylized form with forceful abstractions of body movements, gestures and mime. The make –up costumes are colourful and elaborate. The martial traditions of Kerala form an integral part of training program and this together with other finer aspects of teaching produces a discipline and technical command that is astounding.
KELI is a Mumbai based registered Charitable organization striving to preserve, develop and propagate the classical cultural heritage of India, many of which are now on the verge of extinction. Keli has been active in this field from the last 23 years and during this period, has successfully handled a number of important projects in furtherance of its objectives. The annual Keli festivals, structured thematically every year, are well known to artists and art lovers of the City and have earned the organization a significant place in the cultural life of Mumbai. Keli is the proud presenter of more than 24 festivals focussed on the various arts traditions of India.
Keli’s attempt is to propagate the strength of this unique art tradition Kathakali and its historic relevance to a wider audience in the country. We have great pleasure in inviting all art lovers to participate in this unique Classical Theatre Festival.
K. Subhaschandran
Artistic Director & Project Co- ordinator
Ramachandran. K
Festival Director
Cell: +919820835737
ramk.keli@gmail.com
KELI. 201, Baba Niwas, Plot No. 74,
Sector 19, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400706
www: keliindia.org
Guru Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair (1927–2007)
This festival will be dedicated towards the memory of Guru Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair, an eminent Kathakali exponent, equally known for his capacities as a tutor, theoretician and author of a few authentic texts on the classical dance-drama traditions from Kerala.
Day 1
Inagural Programe
Friday, 16th January 2015, at Y.B. Chavan Centre, Opp. Mantralaya at 6.45 pm
Guests of Honour:
Amol Palekar, T.P Anto, Rekha Naik, Kulkarni,Gandhe, Surendra Babu, Suresh Warrier, Lathika, Mahesh, Ajith Menomn, Vijayakumar Nair, Ganesh Iyer
Welcome Speech:
Dedication:
Dedicating the festival towards the memory of Guru Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair
Felicitation:
Presenting the promising artist of the year of award to Chinosh Balan
Presenting Golden Conch to Guru Padmashree Kalamandalam Gopi
Kathakali
Story: Subhadraharanam
Libretto : Manthredath Namboodirippad
Presented by : Kalamandalam Gopi and group
Synopsis
During the long pilgrimage to holy places, Arjuna of Mahabharatha arrives at the sacred river Prabhasa near Dwaraka, the abode of Lord Krishna. There he happens to meet Krishna’s sister Subhadra and falls in love with her. Soon afterwards Arjuna weds her at her palace in the presence of Indra and all other Devas.
Day 2
Saturday, 17th January 2015, at AECS-2 ground, Anushakthi Nagar at 6.30 pm
In association with Trombay Fine Arts Society, Anushakthi Nagar
Kathakali
Story: Karnasapatham
Libretto: Mali
Story: Karnasapatham
Presented by: Kalamandalam Gopi and group.
Synopsis
This episode from Mahabharatha depicts the unexpected mental turmoil of Karna at a time when the great war between Pandavas and Kauravas was imminent. Kunthi the mother of Pandavas, goes to meet Karna who is deep meditation on the banks of the Ganga and discloses to him the well kept secret that he was indeed the eldest son. She wants him to join his brothers Pandavas in the upcoming war. A shocked Karna informs Kunthi of his great love, deep admiration and complete loyalty to Duryodhana the Kaurava king. Later he meets Duryodhana and pledges in the name of the Sun God his unstinted support to the Kauravas in the war and that he would happily even sacrifices his life for Duryodhana.
Day 3
Sunday, 18th January 2015, at Marathi Sahithya Sangh, Vashi, near M.G.M hospital at 6.30 pm
In association with Sopanam, Vashi
Kathakali
Story: Banayudham
Libretto: Balakavi Ramasasthri
Presented by: Margi Vijayakumar and group
Synopsis
In this brief excerpts from the original story of Usha the daughter of Asura king Bana sees the image of a handsome young man in her dream and is instantly attracted towards him. She intensely desires to see the young man in person and speaks to her companion Chithralekha. Chithralekha draws the portraits of several young man, shows them to Usha and finally recognises the man as none other than Anirudha , the grandson of Lord Krishna. Chithralekha through her magical powers lifts a sleeping Anirudha and brings him to Usha.
Kathakali
Story: Mallyudham (wrestling match)
Libretto: Irayimman Thambi
Presented by Chinosh Balan and Group
Synopsis
Pandavas during their life in disguise were living in the kingdom of Virata. Wrestler Jeemootha comes to the kingdom and throws a challenge to anyone for a wrestling match with him. There is no one in the Virata kingdom bold enough to accept the challenge. Kankan the advisor of king Virata (Yudhishtiran in disguise) pacifies the sad and depressed king Virata and advices him to send Valalan the cook in the palace kitchen to fight against the wrestler. The king accepts the advice. Valalan( Bhima in disguise) defeats Jeemootha after a fierce wrestling match against him.
Participating artists
Actors: Kalamandalam Gopi, Margi Vijayakumar, Kalamandalam Neeraj, Kalamandalam Chinosh Balan, Kalamandalam Vipin
Vocal : Pathiyoor Sankarankutty, Kalanilayam Rajeev
Chenda : Kalamandalam Unnikrishnan, Kalamandalam Venumohan
Maddalam : Kalamandalam Rajnaraya, Kalamandalam Vaisakh
Chutty(Makeup): Kalanilayam Saji, Kalamandalam Sreejit
Back Stage : Madhusoodana Panikkar, Manesh, P Narayanan
Constume : Sree Parvathy Kalakendram, Cheruthuruthi
Our Sincere Thanks to:
Y.B. Chavan Centre, Prithvi Theatre C. Venugopal, Deepak Chandrel, Mahesh, Ajithkumar L, Ajith Menon, C.V. Manojkumar, P.T. Anto, Suresh Warrier,
A.N Gandhe, Manoj, Hemalatha Rajan, Narayani C.S, Ashok Nair, V. Sasikumar, Jayaprabha Menon, Uma Nair, Kunal Kapoor, Surendrababu, Vishnu Nambothirippad Kaippilly, Vijayakumar Nair, Sadanand Menon, Dr. C.S.Venkiteshwaran, Kesavan Pazhedam, Junoon, Sanjna Kapoor, Sameera Kapoor, Sreekumar Kaimal, Vijay Desai, Santhosh Nair, Vinod Nair, Balachandran, Deepthi Panikkar, malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Jerry Sebastin, Vishnu Nair, Jomy, Pradeep, Sibi Sathyan, N.Sreejit, Jayaprakash, Murali Peralassery, Devina Dutt, A.V.Ramachandran.
Printing Partner: Parksons Printing
Press Co-ordination: Theatreconnect
Keli is now entering the 23rd year of its tireless journey in pursuit of excellence in the rich and diverse forms of India’s artistic traditions. The forthcoming 3 day long Keli festival scheduled on 16,17,18 January 2015 will focus on Kathakali. Kathakali, one of India’s major dance drama traditions, is a synthesis of many arts traditions carefully developed within the frame work of the Sanskrit Theatre. Kerala is known for its innumerable dance and drama traditions based on the classical, ritual and folk forms. Kathakali can be described as a unique example of a fully integrated form, liberally absorbing, over many hundreds of years, various elements from other traditions and forms. It takes back to 16th century. Kathakali is a highly stylized form with forceful abstractions of body movements, gestures and mime. The make –up costumes are colourful and elaborate. The martial traditions of Kerala form an integral part of training program and this together with other finer aspects of teaching produces a discipline and technical command that is astounding.
KELI is a Mumbai based registered Charitable organization striving to preserve, develop and propagate the classical cultural heritage of India, many of which are now on the verge of extinction. Keli has been active in this field from the last 23 years and during this period, has successfully handled a number of important projects in furtherance of its objectives. The annual Keli festivals, structured thematically every year, are well known to artists and art lovers of the City and have earned the organization a significant place in the cultural life of Mumbai. Keli is the proud presenter of more than 24 festivals focussed on the various arts traditions of India.
Keli’s attempt is to propagate the strength of this unique art tradition Kathakali and its historic relevance to a wider audience in the country. We have great pleasure in inviting all art lovers to participate in this unique Classical Theatre Festival.
K. Subhaschandran
Artistic Director & Project Co- ordinator
Ramachandran. K
Festival Director
Cell: +919820835737
ramk.keli@gmail.com
KELI. 201, Baba Niwas, Plot No. 74,
Sector 19, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400706
www: keliindia.org
Story: Subhadraharanam
Story: Karnasapatham
Story: Banayudham
Story: Mallyudham (wrestling match)
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