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	{{~~short~~ description\|~~Arts organization~~}}		{{Short description\|Art school in Kochi, India}}
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	'''Kalabhavan''' (~~meaning~~ "~~the house~~ of ~~arts~~"), also known as '''Cochin Kalabhavan''', is a centre for learning performing arts in [[Kochi]], India.<ref>{{cite news \| url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Pick-and-choose-for-an-activity-filled-vacation/article14667486.ece \| title=Pick and choose for an activity filled vacation \| date=2 April 2011 \| newspaper=The Hindu \| access-date=21 December 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/kids/article426074.ece \|title=The Hindu. 'Indulge in fun and games'. \|access-date=3 February 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903130610/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/kids/article426074.ece \|archive-date=3 September 2010 \|url-status=dead \|df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''Kalabhavan'' is notable ~~and known~~ for being the first ~~organized~~ performing [[Impressionist (entertainment)\|mimicry]] group in [[Kerala]] and which popularised the art of mimicry in the state of Kerala. Ever since its founding, Kalabhavan has served as a grooming centre for acting aspirants. ~~Hence~~, Kalabhavan has contributed numerous actors ~~as well as~~ film directors to [[Malayalam cinema]].		'''Kalabhavan''' ([[Literal translation\|lit.]] "The House of Arts"), also known as '''Cochin Kalabhavan''', is a centre for learning the performing arts in [[Kochi]], India.<ref>{{cite news \| url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Pick-and-choose-for-an-activity-filled-vacation/article14667486.ece \| title=Pick and choose for an activity filled vacation \| date=2 April 2011 \| newspaper=The Hindu \| access-date=21 December 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/kids/article426074.ece \|title=The Hindu. 'Indulge in fun and games'. \|website=[[The Hindu]] \|access-date=3 February 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903130610/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/kids/article426074.ece \|archive-date=3 September 2010 \|url-status=dead \|df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''Kalabhavan'' is notable for being the first organised performing [[Impressionist (entertainment)\|mimicry]] group in [[Kerala]] and which popularised the art of mimicry in the state of Kerala. Ever since its founding, Kalabhavan has served as a grooming centre for acting aspirants. As a result, Kalabhavan has contributed numerous actors and film directors to [[Malayalam cinema]].

	Founded on 3 September 1969,<ref>[http://www.kalabhavan.org/ kalabhavan.org]</ref> by [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate\|C.M.I.]] priest [[Fr. Abel]], with the help of K. K. Antony, a music teacher, and [[K.J. Yesudas]], then a budding playback singer, started Kalabhavan as the Christian Arts Club to promote Christian music,<ref>[http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/fr-abel-remembered/328338.html Indian Express. 'Fr Abel remembered'.]{{Dead link\|date=May 2019 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> ~~what~~ Kalabhavan initially took up ~~was producing~~ Christian religious songs. Later they moved on to 'Ganamela' (Concerts for film songs).<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.ganamela.com/cochin-kalabhavan-ganamela/ \|title=ganamela.com \|access-date=1 April 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100228202814/http://www.ganamela.com/cochin-kalabhavan-ganamela/ \|archive-date=28 February 2010 \|url-status=dead \|df=dmy-all }}</ref> Mimicry performances of individual artists were used as 'fillers' in between stage programs. Later, mimicry was ~~organized~~ as a team event to form the now popular 'Mimics Parade'.		==History==
			Founded on 3 September 1969,<ref>[http://www.kalabhavan.org/ kalabhavan.org]</ref> by [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate\|C.M.I.]] priest [[Abel Periyappuram\|Fr. Abel]], with the help of K. K. Antony, a music teacher, and [[K. J. Yesudas]], then a budding playback singer, started Kalabhavan as the Christian Arts Club to promote Christian music. Kalabhavan received the patronage of Cardinal [[Joseph Parecattil]], the Archbishop of Ernakulam.<ref>[http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/fr-abel-remembered/328338.html Indian Express. 'Fr Abel remembered'.]{{Dead link\|date=May 2019 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> It was K. J. Yesudas, who suggested renaming the institution as 'Kalabhavan'. Kalabhavan initially took up the production of Christian religious songs. Later they moved on to ''Ganamela'' (Concerts for film songs).<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.ganamela.com/cochin-kalabhavan-ganamela/ \|title=ganamela.com \|access-date=1 April 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100228202814/http://www.ganamela.com/cochin-kalabhavan-ganamela/ \|archive-date=28 February 2010 \|url-status=dead \|df=dmy-all }}</ref> Mimicry performances of individual artists were used as 'fillers' between stage programs. Later, mimicry was organised as a team event to form the now popular ''Mimics Parade''.

	The professional mimicry troupe of Kalabhavan began with a team of 6 consisting of [[Siddique (director)\|Siddique]], [[Lal (actor)\|Lal]], Anzar, K. S. Prasad Varkkichan and Rahman ~~(comedy actor)<!-- Yes, there are yet only 4 in the list. If you know please add the fifth name. -->~~. It was this team that ~~invented~~ 'Mimics Parade' in ~~the~~ present form. ''Harisree'' is ~~the other~~ notable mimics troupe in Kerala.		The professional mimicry troupe of Kalabhavan began with a team of six members consisting of [[Siddique (director)\|Siddique]], [[Lal (actor)\|Lal]], Anzar, K. S. Prasad, Varkkichan, and Rahman. It was this team that developed ''Mimics Parade'' in its present form. ''Harisree'' is another notable mimics troupe in Kerala.

	In 2015 Kalabhavan opened its UAE centre at Sharjah.		In 2015, Kalabhavan opened its [[United Arab Emirates\|UAE]] centre at [[Sharjah]].

	== Notable alumni ==		== Notable alumni ==
	(In chronological order)		(In chronological order)
	* [[Siddique (director)]]		* [[Siddique (director)\|Siddique]], director
	* [[Lal (actor)]] and director		* [[Lal (actor)\|Lal]], actor and director
	*[[Zainuddin (actor)]]		* [[Zainuddin (actor)\|Zainuddin]]
	*[[Jayaram]]		* [[Jayaram]], actor
	* [[Kalabhavan Rahman]]		* [[Kalabhavan Rahman]]
	* [[Harisree ~~Asokan~~]]		* [[Harisree Ashokan]], actor
	* [[Dileep (actor)\|Dileep]]		* [[Dileep (actor)\|Dileep]], actor
	*[[Nadirshah]]		* [[Nadirshah]]
	*[[Kalabhavan Abi]]		* [[Kalabhavan Abi]]
	*[[N. F. Varghese]]		* [[N. F. Varghese]]
	*[[Kalabhavan Mani]]		* [[Kalabhavan Mani]], actor
	*[[Salim Kumar]]		* [[Salim Kumar]]
	* [[Kalabhavan ~~Shajon~~]]		* [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]]
	* [[Narayanankutty]]		* [[Narayanankutty]]
	*[[Thesni Khan]]		* [[Fayiz Muhammed]], violinist and composer
	*[[Hakim (director)\|Hakim Rawther]]		* [[Thesni Khan]]
	*[[Bindu Panicker]]		* [[Hakim (director)\|Hakim Rawther]]
	*[[Machan Varghese]]		* [[Bindu Panicker]], actress
	* [[Sujatha Mohan]]		* [[Machan Varghese]]
	*[[Kalabhavan Navas]]		* [[Sujatha Mohan]], playback singer
	*Rafi of [[Rafi Mecartin]] duo		* [[Kalabhavan Navas]]
			* Rafi of [[Rafi Mecartin]] duo
	* Mecartin of [[Rafi Mecartin]] duo		* Mecartin of [[Rafi Mecartin]] duo
	* Berny of [[Berny-Ignatius]] duo		* Berny of [[Berny-Ignatius]] duo
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	== References ==		== References ==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Mathews \|first=Anna \|date=2020-06-06 \|title=Kalabhavan launches online classes for music, dance and more \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kalabhavan-launches-online-classes-for-music-dance-and-more/articleshow/76237038.cms \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507070648/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kalabhavan-launches-online-classes-for-music-dance-and-more/articleshow/76237038.cms \|access-date=2024-05-07 \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|archive-date=7 May 2024 }}</ref>

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	[[Category:Indian impressionists (entertainers)]]		[[Category:Indian impressionists (entertainers)]]
	[[Category:~~Arts of~~ Kerala]]		[[Category:Performing arts in Kerala]]
	[[Category:~~Culture of~~ Kochi]]		[[Category:Arts in Kochi]]
	[[Category:Performing arts education in India]]		[[Category:Performing arts education in India]]
	[[Category:Art schools in India]]		[[Category:Art schools in India]]
	[[Category:1969 establishments in Kerala]]		[[Category:1969 establishments in Kerala]]

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'''Kalabhavan''' (meaning "the house of arts"), also known as '''Cochin Kalabhavan''', is a centre for learning performing arts in [[Kochi]], India.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Pick-and-choose-for-an-activity-filled-vacation/article14667486.ece | title=Pick and choose for an activity filled vacation | date=2 April 2011 | newspaper=The Hindu | access-date=21 December 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/kids/article426074.ece |title=The Hindu. 'Indulge in fun and games'. |access-date=3 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903130610/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/kids/article426074.ece |archive-date=3 September 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''Kalabhavan'' is notable and known for being the first organized performing [[Impressionist (entertainment)|mimicry]] group in [[Kerala]] and which popularised the art of mimicry in the state of Kerala. Ever since its founding, Kalabhavan has served as a grooming centre for acting aspirants. Hence, Kalabhavan has contributed numerous actors as well as film directors to [[Malayalam cinema]].

Founded on 3 September 1969,<ref>[http://www.kalabhavan.org/ kalabhavan.org]</ref> by [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate|C.M.I.]] priest [[Fr. Abel]], with the help of K. K. Antony, a music teacher, and [[K.J. Yesudas]], then a budding playback singer, started Kalabhavan as the Christian Arts Club to promote Christian music,<ref>[http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/fr-abel-remembered/328338.html Indian Express. 'Fr Abel remembered'.]{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> what Kalabhavan initially took up was producing Christian religious songs. Later they moved on to 'Ganamela' (Concerts for film songs).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ganamela.com/cochin-kalabhavan-ganamela/ |title=ganamela.com |access-date=1 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100228202814/http://www.ganamela.com/cochin-kalabhavan-ganamela/ |archive-date=28 February 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Mimicry performances of individual artists were used as 'fillers' in between stage programs. Later, mimicry was organized as a team event to form the now popular 'Mimics Parade'.

The professional mimicry troupe of Kalabhavan began with a team of 6 consisting of [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], Anzar, K. S. Prasad Varkkichan and Rahman (comedy actor). It was this team that invented 'Mimics Parade' in the present form. ''Harisree'' is the other notable mimics troupe in Kerala.

In 2015 Kalabhavan opened its UAE centre at Sharjah.

== Notable alumni ==
(In chronological order)
* [[Siddique (director)]]
* [[Lal (actor)]] and director
*[[Zainuddin (actor)]]
*[[Jayaram]]
* [[Kalabhavan Rahman]]
* [[Harisree Asokan]]
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]
*[[Nadirshah]]
*[[Kalabhavan Abi]]
*[[N. F. Varghese]]
*[[Kalabhavan Mani]]
*[[Salim Kumar]]
* [[Kalabhavan Shajon]]
* [[Narayanankutty]]
*[[Thesni Khan]]
*[[Hakim (director)|Hakim Rawther]]
*[[Bindu Panicker]]
*[[Machan Varghese]]
* [[Sujatha Mohan]]
*[[Kalabhavan Navas]]
*Rafi of [[Rafi Mecartin]] duo
* Mecartin of [[Rafi Mecartin]] duo
* Berny of [[Berny-Ignatius]] duo
* [[Kalabhavan Haneef]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Indian impressionists (entertainers)]]
[[Category:Arts of Kerala]]
[[Category:Culture of Kochi]]
[[Category:Performing arts education in India]]
[[Category:Art schools in India]]
[[Category:1969 establishments in Kerala]]

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