Kannur, Aug. 21 -- Renowned lyricist and film maker Sreekumaran Thampi has been selected for the Kerala Kshetra Kalasri award -2024 instituted by Kerala Kshetra Kala Academy (KKAA) functioning under the Malabar Devaswom Board.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000, memento and certificate, while prominent Nangyarkoothu artist Usha Nangyar and Mohiniattam and cine artist Nikhila Vimal secured the Kshetra Kala fellowships 2024 carries a cash prize of Rs 15000, a memento and a certificate.
Academy Chairman Kanhanghad Ramachandran and M Vijin, MLA, told the media that Sreekumaran Thampi was selected for the prestigious award as a recognition for the comprehensive contribution to the Kshetra Kala sector and the award would be presented ...