Kalamandalam Vasu Pisharody
Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Vasu Pisharody, 79, died at his home at Kongad close to right here on Wednesday night time. He was beneath remedy for cardiac ailment.
Former vice principal of Kerala Kalamandalam, Pisharody headed the Vesham Department there. After retirement from Kalamandalam in 1999, he continued his sturdy presence within the discipline of Kathakali by enacting each hero and anti-hero roles with grace and elan, performing in 20 international international locations.
He was compelled to take a protracted break from performances due to sickness in 2005.
Life on stage
Born in 1943 at Kongad close to Palakkad, Pisharody realized Kathakali beneath Balakrishnan Nair at Kerala Kalanilayam at Ottapalam. For three years, he educated at P.S.V. Natyasangham, Kottakkal.
A key disciple of Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair, Pisharody joined Kerala Kalamandalam alongside together with his guru. At Kalamandalam, he educated beneath Ramankutty Nair and Padmanabhan Nair. From 1979, for 20 years, he served as trainer at Kalamandalam.
Pisharody has gained a number of awards together with Central and State Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, and the Kerala Kalamandalam Award.
He is survived by spouse Subhadra, daughter Sreekala and son Unnikrishnan. The funeral will happen at his home on Thursday afternoon.