Underplayed Gems

Mani Madhava Chakyar: The Master at Work (1994)

Mani Madhava Chakyar: The Master at Work poster
Directed by
Kavalam Narayana Panicker
Genre
biographical film
Country
India
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How it feels

This biographical film documents the life of Mani Madhava Chakyar, a master performer of Kutiyattam. It shows his training and performances of this traditional Indian dance drama.

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What happens

Mani Madhava Chakyar: The Master at Work is a 1994 biographical film on the life and work of Māni Mādhava Chākyār, maestro of Kutiyattam. The film is directed by Kavalam Narayana Panicker and produced by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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