Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval was an idealist who broke through the protective shield of conservatism, that was the birthplace of Valluvanad. Today is the ninety-seventh birthday.
Kathakali, chenda is ranked far below Mela and Tayambaka by instrumentalists and instrumental music enthusiasts in Kerala. But the romantic effect of Chenda can be felt in Kathakali. T.N. Vasudeva. This extraordinary observation of his is restoring Kathakalichenda to the forefront of cultural Kerala.
It was Pattikamthodikalari of Kalamandal who provided the strength, knowledge, self-strength and sense of propriety to Kalamandal Krishanankutty General to follow the dance-dance-natyams of Kathakali with subtlety. Krishnankutty Pothuwal’s artistic life is a history of evolving with the sound of the voice and the vocal waves emanating from the rolling hands that brighten up the personal qualities and static-traveling expressions of the actor who until then generally followed the stage discourses of Kathakali.
In one sentence, the common sword can be marked as a unique breed that combines musical education from the Thai way and intelligence from heritage. A magnificent look that will never be forgotten by those who have seen it once. The defiance that angered the authorities. The owner of a strong self-respect that cannot complain about material losses. Kalatatvavedi, which strictly prosecuted irregularities in the playground.
Bhavanasali, who broke through the safe shield of conservatism, which is the birthplace of Valluvanad, became all-strategic independent. A wise man who has properly gathered the flames of worldliness in self-practice. He deliberately avoided the opportunities he had to give by merely making arguments. Thus the common sword was an amalgamation of innumerable characteristics.
Unstoppable charm
Even though there is no abundance of urulu kolin or thickness that stuns the listeners, why did the sound beam that came out from the hilt of the general sword become the unstoppable charm of the story lovers? The reasons are many.
The most important thing is the innumerable bhavadhvani that spread out on the hilt of the common sword along with the nature of the bowl. He creatively created his playing possibilities as an invitation in sringarangas, an explosion in addresses of veera-raudra rasas, and a longing for silence in mournful moments. All the spectators heard the deafening roar of Pushpakavimana, which Kaikasi had heard and seen. Even though the later Kottikars searched till Tishra, Khand and Kottiram, the presence of the plane did not come to the attention of Kaikasi or the onlookers.
Do you still doubt the genius of the public sword? Then meet Cherpulassery Shiva. That Maddalavidwan will convince you of the auspiciousness of those changes of mind through Vaithari.
Bhudhuwal’s pen drawings were simple, transparent and simple like kot. At the end of his speech reminiscing about Vallathol, Udhuwal quotes the words of a Kathakali lover. A verse in it. “It is because of that Narayana Menon that all of you are doing this”. How can a kathakali artist glorify the great poet of Malayalam more than this.
There have been some deliberate attempts in recent times to indirectly establish that the fame and respect that Ghudhuwal received during his lifetime was more than he deserved. The attitudes of the crew regarding them are never innocent. Don’t try to cover the sun with fruit.