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Kalabhavan (lit. "The House of Arts"), also known as Cochin Kalabhavan, is a centre for learning performing arts in Kochi, India. Kalabhavan is notable and known for being the first organised performing 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, by 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. Kalabhavan received the patronage of Cardinal Joseph Parecattil, the Archbishop of Ernakulam. It was K. J. Yesudas, who suggested to rename the institution as 'Kalabhavan'. Kalabhavan initially took up was producing Christian religious songs. Later they moved on to Ganamela (Concerts for film songs). Mimicry performances of individual artists were used as 'fillers' in 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, Lal, Anzar, K. S. Prasad, Varkkichan and Rahman. 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
Jayaram
Kalabhavan Rahman
Harisree Ashokan
Dileep
Nadirshah
Kalabhavan Abi
N. F. Varghese
Kalabhavan Mani
Salim Kumar
Kalabhavan Shajohn
Narayanankutty
Fayiz Muhammed, violinist and composer
Thesni Khan
Hakim Rawther
Bindu Panicker
Machan Varghese
Sujatha Mohan, playback singer
Kalabhavan Navas
Rafi of Rafi Mecartin duo
Mecartin of Rafi Mecartin duo
Berny of Berny-Ignatius duo
Kalabhavan Haneef




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum
• Mazhai
• Amen (film 2013)
• Drishyam
• 2.0
• Machan Varghese
• Bachelor Party (film 2012)
• Gemini (film 2002)
• Adaminte Makan Abu
• 2 Harihar Nagar
• Kalabhavan
• Kalabhavan Mani
• Kalabhavan Shajohn
• Kalabhavan Abi
• Kalabhavan Haneef
• Kalabhavan Navas
• Kalabhavan Rahman
• CID Ramachandran Retd. SI
• Narayanankutty
• Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum