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'''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]].<br />
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==History==<br />
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''.<br />
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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.<br />
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In 2015, Kalabhavan opened its [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] centre at [[Sharjah]].<br />
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== Notable alumni ==<br />
(In chronological order)<br />
* [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]], director<br />
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], actor and director<br />
* [[Zainuddin (actor)|Zainuddin]]<br />
* [[Jayaram]], actor<br />
* [[Kalabhavan Rahman]]<br />
* [[Harisree Ashokan]], actor<br />
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]], actor<br />
* [[Nadirshah]]<br />
* [[Kalabhavan Abi]] <br />
* [[N. F. Varghese]]<br />
* [[Kalabhavan Mani]], actor<br />
* [[Salim Kumar]]<br />
* [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]]<br />
* [[Narayanankutty]]<br />
* [[Fayiz Muhammed]], violinist and composer<br />
* [[Thesni Khan]]<br />
* [[Hakim (director)|Hakim Rawther]]<br />
* [[Bindu Panicker]], actress<br />
* [[Machan Varghese]]<br />
* [[Sujatha Mohan]], playback singer<br />
* [[Kalabhavan Navas]]<br />
* Rafi of [[Rafi Mecartin]] duo<br />
* Mecartin of [[Rafi Mecartin]] duo <br />
* Berny of [[Berny-Ignatius]] duo<br />
* [[Kalabhavan Haneef]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{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><br />
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