A dedicated student, disciplined teacher and an accomplished choreographer, Kalamandalam Leelamma’s contribution for enriching the repertoire of Mohiniyattam has been monumental.
Author: G S Paul
G S Paul
GS Paul is an eminent art columnist and critic. He has been writing for national dailies such as The Hindu for more than three decades. Currently, he is the Editorial Advisor of India Art Review.
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