Maddalam
maestro Kalamandalam Appukutty Poduval died at his residence in Thiruvilwamala
on January 27, 2008. He was 84. Poduval was trained in maddalam by Thiruvilwamala
Venkichan Swamy. He joined Kalamandalam as a student in 1930 and later
became a teacher there. He retired from service in 1986. The master percussionist
played a crucial role in elevating the role of the maddalam on the Kathakali
stage.
Narendra
Sharma, an exponent / choreographer of Indian contemporary and creative
dance passed away on January 14, 2008 at New Delhi, after a brief illness.
He was 83.
He founded
Bhoomika Creative Dance Centre in 1972 and his illustrious career spanned
over six decades. He is survived by his wife Jayanthi, contemporary dancer/teacher
Bharat Sharma and dance therapist daughter-in-law Tripura Kashyap.
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Narendra
Sharma, an exponent / choreographer of Indian contemporary and creative
dance passed away on January 14, 2008 at New Delhi, after a brief illness.
He was 83.