From Kathakali we learn the innermost nature and characters of the Hindu deities - more than any academic papers could ever teach us. This sequence here is one of my great favourites (another is the scene of revelation of the Lord Hanuman.)
Wow... Its amazing.... Fantastic! Thanks for sharing this stunning video with us. I love my Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), but I surrender to the charms of India... Especially the fascinating Kerala.
I still remember watching this entire show ( Nalacharitham ) in DD Malayalam during my school years (ie a few years back )........... Sir , if you have the entire collection , plz upload them ......... I should say that this is one of the masterpieces from DD shows ........ and your recording of it is also superb ............... many many thanks for sharing this ...............
Very Nice. Enjoyed. Earlier watched the make-up Video too. Very sad to note our Arts and Culture is fading by Cinema. Let the Almighty Bless these souls who still try to save these. Valga Valamudan.
there used to be more than 101 stories that were performed based on the life of krishna in Kathakali. Today it has been reduced to 1/3rd. They start in the night and perform till the morning,,, with the use of vilakku or lamp...
This is my humble attempt with translation: "Knows who the real reason behind Doe-eyed darling’s change of mind For that hard offense I had done In times we were happy and one In response she may have thought Upon me timeless grief hath brought Overcome with extreme affliction Says this and that in recollection Upon recurrent hearsay Ear to ear imbeciles may Come kings on presumption Yet such a despicable action Mellifluous one will not resort to I say that through and through Countless has been my misdeeds Equal to that is her ruthless words In such pain she may have said that Not way out her thoughts than that I have known too well her etiquette Result of her frail laments definite."
this scene is taken from the Kathakali play"Nalacharitham" produced and telecast by Doordarshan Kendra Trivandrum. The actor is kalamandalam Vasu pisharody. The singers are kalamandalam Hyder Ali and Pathiyoor Shankaran kitty. The producer of the program is S.N. Jayarajan.
+Carlos Andino Thank you for your comments.We the people from Kerala(India) loves Brazil football,Pele and also Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal.Kathakali is Kerala's own art.
+Carlos Andino I already know C.Ronaldo from Portugal.Your comment Brazil-Portugal.So i include both countries.Latin America is the holy land of football.Thank you sir.
+J Au It is a classical dance of India belonging to the state of Kerala. It is based on the life of Indian deity Lord Krishna. There are about 33 stories that are enacted by the use of hand gestures (mudras) - 24 in number and facial expressions (rasas) and bodily movements.
It's the second time that I'm making a comment on this video. That is precisely because of the substandard comments that I saw being posted by some people. Well, to those eyes trained to watching the myriad of creepy content in internet, this video may seem creepy, but to those who have the taste and gift to appreciate fine art, this is a jewel. If you cannot appreciate this art form, kindly watch some other video that suits your taste. Please don't dirty this space.
This is my humble attempt with translation: "Knows who the real reason behind Doe-eyed darling’s change of mind For that hard offense I had done In times we were happy and one In response she may have thought Upon me timeless grief hath brought Overcome with extreme affliction Says this and that in recollection Upon recurrent hearsay Ear to ear imbeciles may Come kings on presumption Yet such a despicable action Mellifluous one will not resort to I say that through and through Countless has been my misdeeds Equal to that is her ruthless words In such pain she may have said that Not way out her thoughts than that I have known too well her etiquette Result of her frail laments definite."
Sad that this wonderful video DID NOT lead us to think or discuss the great dynamics of body movements (even when the character here is in sitting posture)!
Yes he is very senior talented artist. He is: Kala. Vasu Pisharadi. In one story (Nalacharitham - Story of King Nala), he lost everything including his country, wealth and came to forest. There, he got separated with his wife and he was alone walking in the forest. Then he heard a snake crying for help from forest fire and he rescued that snake. But the snake bit him, turning is color to Blue. The snake was King of snakes and he did it purposefully for that King to get everything back later.
Nala is lamenting over his separation with Damayanthi and he exclaims why she may have decided for a second marriage as heard from the news from Sudeva. This is my humble attempt with translation: "Knows who the real reason behind Doe-eyed darling’s change of mind For that hard offense I had done In times we were happy and one In response she may have thought Upon me timeless grief hath brought Overcome with extreme affliction Says this and that in recollection Upon recurrent hearsay Ear to ear imbeciles may Come kings on presumption Yet such a despicable action Mellifluous one will not resort to I say that through and through Countless has been my misdeeds Equal to that is her ruthless words In such pain she may have said that Not way out her thoughts than that I have known too well her etiquette Result of her frail laments definite."
It is a classical dance of India belonging to the state of Kerala. It is based on the life of Indian deity Lord Krishna. There are about 33 stories that are enacted by the use of hand gestures (mudras) - 24 in number and facial expressions (rasas) and bodily movements. Reply ·
after getting separated from his wife Damayanty, King Nala recollects the wonderful memories of the period when they were together. He emphatically states that even though she may be angry with him for leaving her alone, Damayanty will never do anything which will hurt him. He says "athi parichithamenickaval sheelam" means I know her more than anybody and she will never do anything wrong.
What is the name of this specific story? I am doing a research investigation on "How facial express tells the story words cannot in the Kathakali drama (insert name of piece here)" Are there a list of Kathkali styles, or does anyone know anything about the specific training for Kathakali facial expression? Thanks!
Cursy Moomoo: So pleased you have come to understand differently. I am sorry that the one who gave you the assignment didn't manage to prepare you for the viewing. You could have watched a documentary on the form first. They were around even 2 years ago. "Foreigners" have such issues as well as with other imaginative (as opposed to realistic) theatre forms from China and Japan too. Often, we give up on the 'weird' ie 'what we don't know' all too soon, well before it starts to yield pleasure. It helps to know the context and history too. Of course, at the end of studying it, you may still not like a form, but at least you will know, and be able to say, why rather than just finding it weird / disgusting / awful / a joke. It is so very good natured of you to apologise as well for not knowing any better. Few would do that, so, well done on that too, if I may.
Kinda looks like movie When the grinch stole Christmas but then produced by bollywood. And that he dances like he needs to shit and that if he doesn't he will diarhea projectiles all over his costume
And who are you to judge this dance. Seeing that you have ABSOLUTE no knowledge about this dance, you're being absurd and blunt. Forgive me shakespeare lel. This dance portrays different stories if you care to learn. Think when you comment
From Kathakali we learn the innermost nature and characters of the Hindu deities - more than any academic papers could ever teach us. This sequence here is one of my great favourites (another is the scene of revelation of the Lord Hanuman.)
Love Indian culture !! The richness of it´s traditions is astonishing. The expressions of the dancer are incredible.
Wow... Its amazing.... Fantastic!
Thanks for sharing this stunning video with us. I love my Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), but I surrender to the charms of India... Especially the fascinating Kerala.
As a kid, I would have gotten scared by looking at this man but as an adult, I like the theatrical art this video offers.
I still remember watching this entire show ( Nalacharitham ) in DD Malayalam during my school years (ie a few years back )........... Sir , if you have the entire collection , plz upload them ......... I should say that this is one of the masterpieces from DD shows ........ and your recording of it is also superb ............... many many thanks for sharing this ...............
Simply amazing. Who the hell has disliked the performance!?
Fantastic.
From Kenya
Very Nice. Enjoyed. Earlier watched the make-up Video too. Very sad to note our Arts and Culture is fading by Cinema. Let the Almighty Bless these souls who still try to save these. Valga Valamudan.
Kathakali is simply unbelievable!
Impresionante! Genial!
there used to be more than 101 stories that were performed based on the life of krishna in Kathakali. Today it has been reduced to 1/3rd. They start in the night and perform till the morning,,, with the use of vilakku or lamp...
Hmmm. Roman Sain. Whats up Guys!
Fantastic performance.....
So amazing. Wish I could understand the meaning!
This is my humble attempt with translation:
"Knows who the real reason behind
Doe-eyed darling’s change of mind
For that hard offense I had done
In times we were happy and one
In response she may have thought
Upon me timeless grief hath brought
Overcome with extreme affliction
Says this and that in recollection
Upon recurrent hearsay
Ear to ear imbeciles may
Come kings on presumption
Yet such a despicable action
Mellifluous one will not resort to
I say that through and through
Countless has been my misdeeds
Equal to that is her ruthless words
In such pain she may have said that
Not way out her thoughts than that
I have known too well her etiquette
Result of her frail laments definite."
the performance was superb one, great display of talent,facial expression of different personality was really watching delight
I love kathakali 💘👌👌👏
this scene is taken from the Kathakali play"Nalacharitham" produced and telecast by Doordarshan Kendra Trivandrum. The actor is kalamandalam Vasu pisharody. The singers are kalamandalam Hyder Ali and Pathiyoor Shankaran kitty. The producer of the program is S.N. Jayarajan.
the most beautiful of dances in India I must say. I get completely lost watching it
Greetings from Brazil - Portugal.
Beauty expression of theatral art.
+Carlos Andino Thank you for your comments.We the people from Kerala(India) loves Brazil football,Pele and also Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal.Kathakali is Kerala's own art.
Hithesh Yogi
Thanks! Brasilia, my actual home, greetings Kerala!
+Carlos Andino I already know C.Ronaldo from Portugal.Your comment Brazil-Portugal.So i include both countries.Latin America is the holy land of football.Thank you sir.
Hithesh Yogi
Great! Greetings from other side of world haha!
+Carlos Andino Sir You are welcome .
Nice he is dancing so nicely
its very nice vedio sir I like this vedio
very good I like it too much
Nice
+J Au It is a classical dance of India belonging to the state of Kerala. It is based on the life of Indian deity Lord Krishna. There are about 33 stories that are enacted by the use of hand gestures (mudras) - 24 in number and facial expressions (rasas) and bodily movements.
jeahere This is not krishna.But nalan
Nalacharitam.
Maestro Mani Madhava Chakkiyar was the ultimate maestro of facial expressions and is known as "the person who gave eyes to kathakali".
Красота!!!!
Thanks for this. Cannot wait to go to Kerala.
Excellent video... Thanks for it....
Fantastic!
i like it very much
So much meaning
It's the second time that I'm making a comment on this video. That is precisely because of the substandard comments that I saw being posted by some people. Well, to those eyes trained to watching the myriad of creepy content in internet, this video may seem creepy, but to those who have the taste and gift to appreciate fine art, this is a jewel. If you cannot appreciate this art form, kindly watch some other video that suits your taste. Please don't dirty this space.
I don't know the meaning, but I love everything about this; the music and the visuals. ☆
(From the United States)
This is my humble attempt with translation:
"Knows who the real reason behind
Doe-eyed darling’s change of mind
For that hard offense I had done
In times we were happy and one
In response she may have thought
Upon me timeless grief hath brought
Overcome with extreme affliction
Says this and that in recollection
Upon recurrent hearsay
Ear to ear imbeciles may
Come kings on presumption
Yet such a despicable action
Mellifluous one will not resort to
I say that through and through
Countless has been my misdeeds
Equal to that is her ruthless words
In such pain she may have said that
Not way out her thoughts than that
I have known too well her etiquette
Result of her frail laments definite."
Sandeep Kalathimekkad Thank you!
i search alot but i dont know the history of this dance .. plz can u share any link so i can know it :) thank you
the face and dress is beautiful
come to Kerala God's own country
RAVI CP fish curry is the best in the world
I like Kerala style cuisine! Yummy!
Sad that this wonderful video DID NOT lead us to think or discuss the great dynamics of body movements (even when the character here is in sitting posture)!
🙏🙏
Yes he is very senior talented artist. He is: Kala. Vasu Pisharadi.
In one story (Nalacharitham - Story of King Nala), he lost everything including his country, wealth and came to forest. There, he got separated with his wife and he was alone walking in the forest. Then he heard a snake crying for help from forest fire and he rescued that snake. But the snake bit him, turning is color to Blue. The snake was King of snakes and he did it purposefully for that King to get everything back later.
I want to learn this dance .
If learning and enacting Hindu stories is OK with you..
Wasim Ahmed no problem, to get perfect it takes 10 to 12 years..classical dances are very tough...
awesome video sir...
thanks. I would like to know where are u from
RAVI CP i am from visakhapatnam Andhra pradesh
Very batter
YES U R RIGHT
wow, that's scary!
@Barbara1961ful true
ethra kandittum mathi varunnilla
aa bahukan enum ente manassil undu
ashanu dhaivam dheerghayussu nalkatte
ashanu iniyum dharalam veshangal cheyyan sadhikaktte
Do you know of any other stories? Or a list?
Would kindly inform me where and when I can see kathakali performed by good artists. Where this performance took place?
If u want to see kathakali performed by great artists, then you should visit kerala during temple festivals. It is known as "Major Set Kathakali"
This performance at the studio of Doordarshan kendra. The artists are kalamandalam vasu pisharody, kalamandalam hyderali etc
Why do they move their eyes like that?
Kathakali expressions are based on hand and eye movements.. Hence you will find both subtle and expressive eye movements..
Malayalamoldfilimsongs
can someone please tell me the story that the dancer is trying to depict?
Nala is lamenting over his separation with Damayanthi and he exclaims why she may have decided for a second marriage as heard from the news from Sudeva.
This is my humble attempt with translation:
"Knows who the real reason behind
Doe-eyed darling’s change of mind
For that hard offense I had done
In times we were happy and one
In response she may have thought
Upon me timeless grief hath brought
Overcome with extreme affliction
Says this and that in recollection
Upon recurrent hearsay
Ear to ear imbeciles may
Come kings on presumption
Yet such a despicable action
Mellifluous one will not resort to
I say that through and through
Countless has been my misdeeds
Equal to that is her ruthless words
In such pain she may have said that
Not way out her thoughts than that
I have known too well her etiquette
Result of her frail laments definite."
Yes I think that's him
This performance makes my face muscles hurt. #Ouch
THANKS FOR THE COMMENT
what is the performance's meaning? what is it trying to evoke???
It is a classical dance of India belonging to the state of Kerala. It is based on the life of Indian deity Lord Krishna. There are about 33 stories that are enacted by the use of hand gestures (mudras) - 24 in number and facial expressions (rasas) and bodily movements.
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after getting separated from his wife Damayanty, King Nala recollects the wonderful memories of the period when they were together. He emphatically states that even though she may be angry with him for leaving her alone, Damayanty will never do anything which will hurt him. He says "athi parichithamenickaval sheelam" means I know her more than anybody and she will never do anything wrong.
Them fellers good at givin the stinkeye and the hairy eyeball.
What is the name of this specific story? I am doing a research investigation on "How facial express tells the story words cannot in the Kathakali drama (insert name of piece here)" Are there a list of Kathkali styles, or does anyone know anything about the specific training for Kathakali facial expression? Thanks!
Aiden Kent The story shown here is Nalacharitham. To learn Kathakali , you might have to reach to Kerala Kalamandalam
You may visit kathakali.info/en section for some stories translated in english
who is Nalan in tis...i mean who is on tat vesham.??
kalamandalam Vasu pisharody
IM LIKE SO CREEPED OUT .. the faces
Weird in a creepy kind of way.
Vasu Pisharedi Paate Haidarali&Pathiyoor Shankaren Kutty
I'll
The moment when you are trying to cheat the exam
Kathakali stories, not styles, I mean.
THIS IS TOO WEIRD AND DISGUSTING, but I have to watch it for my assignment :(
disgusting? ?! how is it disgusting! ?
Your comment is what is disgusting. Go and show your lack of culture elsewhere.
RIcardo Román nah i was still immature the time when the comment was posted so i do apologize for my immaturity
Cursy Moomoo: So pleased you have come to understand differently.
I am sorry that the one who gave you the assignment didn't manage to prepare you for the viewing. You could have watched a documentary on the form first. They were around even 2 years ago. "Foreigners" have such issues as well as with other imaginative (as opposed to realistic) theatre forms from China and Japan too. Often, we give up on the 'weird' ie 'what we don't know' all too soon, well before it starts to yield pleasure. It helps to know the context and history too. Of course, at the end of studying it, you may still not like a form, but at least you will know, and be able to say, why rather than just finding it weird / disgusting / awful / a joke.
It is so very good natured of you to apologise as well for not knowing any better. Few would do that, so, well done on that too, if I may.
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Srry my FRIKIN sister messed with my computer. Srry ppl
this is creepy as fuck
KilDler Koala but i like it
Actually it's very rich and meaningful.
This dance actually portrays a really beautiful dance....
You should learn about it
KilDler Koala stuck on the lo and realizes no toilet paper!!! Sooooo many thoughts
They should have some explanation
Kinda looks like movie When the grinch stole Christmas but then produced by bollywood. And that he dances like he needs to shit and that if he doesn't he will diarhea projectiles all over his costume
And who are you to judge this dance.
Seeing that you have ABSOLUTE no knowledge about this dance, you're being absurd and blunt.
Forgive me shakespeare lel.
This dance portrays different stories if you care to learn.
Think when you comment
Very good dear.