Mohiniyattam By Krishnakuamr PN Song - Krishnaa neeyenne ariyilla

POEM - KRISHNAA NEEYENNE ARIYILLA....

This poem written by famous poetess Sugathakumari,
speaks about an ordinary Gopika of Vrindavan and her secret
admirations, devotions, affection for Lord Krishna.She says she had
never tried any stunts like other women to gain his attention and
to force a secret moment with him.Hence she states that "Oh! Lord Krishnaa you do not know me".But towards the end of the poem, she is stunned to know that the Lord Krishna is the one who knows all,when he stops his chariot in front of her cottage acknowledging her feelings for him. This poem is set to Raga Tala Maalika.

"About the performer"

Krishnakumar is one of the few men to learn Mohiniyattam and the only one to don a woman's costume on stage.

Krishnakumar, an MCA graduate hailing from Irinjalakuda, was a disciple of Guru.Kalamandalam Kshemavathy for many years.He is perfectly at ease portraying women and in presenting their mindscape with a sensitivity that is truly remarkable.Grace and lasya are a part of his dance style.

Krishnakumar got "Nalanda Nritya Nipuna" Award in Mohiniyattam from Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Mumbai in 2008.Krishnakumar is an empanelled artiste of Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR), Delhi in Mohiniyattam solo.Besides, he is a B grade artiste in Mohiniyattam from Doordarshan Kendra, Thiruvananthapuram.
He has performed Mohiniyattam at various prestigious Dance Festivals like Soorya Festival - Thiruvnanthapurm, Mudra Dance Festival -- Thiruvnanthapurm, Indradhanush Dance Festival -- Delhi, Natarani Dance Festival at Darpana Academy -- Ahamadabad, Bharat Kalachar -- Chennai,etc.
You can Contact Krishnakumar - [email protected]

Original video Courtesy, Dooradarshan (DD Malayalam)