R.L.V. Ramakrishnan is an Indian Mohiniyattam dancer and film actor from Kerala.[2] He was a Kalaprathibha from the MG University in 2001.[3] Ramakrishnan is the brother of Kalabhavan Mani and he served as the head teacher of Kalagriha started by Kalabhavan Mani in Chalakudy. He has also worked as guest lecturer at Kaladi Sanskrit University.[4] In 2022, Ramakrishnan won the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in Mohiniyattam.[5] He also acted in five films, including Bamboo Boys (2002), Canvas (2010), Theeta Rappai (2018) and 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare (2022). He also acted in several devotional Hindu album songs.[6]
R. L. V. Ramakrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ramakrishnan Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Mohiniyattam dancer film actor |
| Relatives | Kalabhavan Mani (brother)[1] |
| Awards | Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award |
Controversies edit
Suicide attempt edit
In October 2020, Ramakrishnan was denied a chance to perform Mohiniyattam in the online dance festival program of Kerala Sangeet Natak Academy which led to controversy.[7] He reportedly attempted suicide for alleged caste discrimination against him.[8]
Colourist remarks made by Satyabhama edit
In March 2024, a Mohiniyattam dancer Satyabhama made a comment that she did not like dark skinned males performing Mohiniyattam.[9] In protest, the next day he performed a Mohiniyattam concert in the art gallery near the Chalakkudy Government hospital.[10] The Kerala Kalamandalam condemned the racist remarks made by classical dancer Satyabhama. Kalamandalam says its name prefixed to Sathyabhama is a blight on the institution.[11]
References edit
- ^ "R L V Ramakrishnan: 'Drishyam Model' murder in Mumbai reminds me of Mani Chettan's mysterious death". The Times of India. 15 August 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "RLV Ramakrishnan: I eat, sleep and breathe Mohiniyattam". The Times of India. Times News Network. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Anand, Shilpa Nair (3 March 2020). "RLV Ramakrishnan's love for Mohiniyattam". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "RLV Ramakrishnan: I eat, sleep and breathe Mohiniyattam". The Times of India. 18 February 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Kerala: RLV Ramakrishnan wins Akademi award". The Times of India. 12 March 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ Web Desk (12 October 2020). "'Caste Discrimination' by Kerala's top Arts Academy,'Suicide was my only choice', Dr R L V Ramakrishnan opens his mind". english.madhyamam.com. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Kalabhavan Mani's brother Ramakrishnan hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt". The News Minute. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Dancer RLV Ramakrishnan, who attempted suicide for alleged caste discrimination, recovering". OnManorama. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kalamandalam-sathyabhama-passes-casteist-remarks-on-rlv-ramakrishnan-1.9424157
- ^ https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/rlv-ramakrishnan-protest-against-sathyabhama-1270114
- ^ https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/03/21/racist-remark-kalamandalam-condemns-sathyabhama.html
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