Thalavadi Aravindan

Shri Thalavasdi Aravindan initially trained Kathakali under Shri Thalavadi Pachupillai for two years. His Arangettam (debut) was at Thalavadi Thirukkoyil Temple and his Vesham was Anirudha in Banayudham. After that, from 1961, Shri Aravindan trained under Padmashri Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair and Shri Vaikom Karunakaran in Tripunithura R.L.V.School for six years and gained Diploma in Kathakali. Except Sthree Vesham, he handles all other veshams. Shri Aravindan is well known for his Chuvanna Thadi (Red Beard) Vesham.

Shri Aravindan is bestowed with many awards from various Kathakali Clubs. He was also honoured with Guru Chengannur Award.