Kerala Kalamandalam appoints first male Bharatanatyam teacher, Dr. RLV Ramakrishnan, breaking tradition and promoting gender neutrality.

THRISSUR: Breaking the gender barrier and departing from tradition, Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed to be University has appointed its first male teacher in Mohiniyattam. RLV Ramakrishnan, an ...

Hareesh Peradi emphasized, "Our desire is solely to witness Ramakrishnan's captivating performances in Mohiniyattam, overlooking any disparaging remarks about his complexion likened to that of a ...

IMAGE: Dr R L V Ramakrishnan performs Mohiniyattam. Photographs: Kind courtesy Prof RLV Ramakrishnan This is the story of a boy who loved dancing but was ridiculed by everyone around him.

Responding to his appointment, Ramakrishnan, who is also the brother of the late actor Kalabhavan Mani, said he considered it a blessing. "It was during 2022-24 that I did an MA in Bharatanatyam.