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Journal Article
The Path of Sadhana: A Life Spent in Search of the Ancient Wisdom of Acting. Interview with Gopal Venu
2025
Overview
Venu has occupied the world of the performing arts for nearly seven decades, beginning with his initiation into Kathakali, the unique classical dance-drama indigenous to Kerala, at the young age of ten years. [...]Venu has played a significant role in the rejuvenation of many classical and folk art forms of Kerala including Kutiyattam, Nangiarkoothu, Mudiyettu (Ritual Theatre), Kakkarissi Natakam (Folk Theatre), Tholpavakoothu (Shadow Puppetry) and Pavakathakali (Glove Puppetry). [IMAGE REMOVED.] This training system is the result of my nearly seven decade-long practice and enquiry into the world of performing art forms that started when I was 11 years old, when I studied Kathakali under some of Kerala’s leading masters. [IMAGE REMOVED.] I was blessed with the opportunity to receive training in Kutiyattam under one of the living legends of the art form during the 80s, Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar, who gained international acclaim as he performed all over the world, including the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, 2001, on the occasion of recognizing the art form as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
