Swaralaya honours Nilambur Ayisha
The Hindu
The cinema and theatre artiste receives the Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair Award
Cinema and theatre artiste Nilambur Ayisha received the Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair Award instituted by Swaralaya on the 10th day of the Swaralaya Samanwayam dance and music festival being held at Rapadi open air auditorium here on Monday evening.
Ayisha was chosen for the award considering her comprehensive contributions to the State’s cultural landscape. K. Prem Kumar, MLA, gave away the award to Ayisha. Swaralaya secretary T.R. Ajayan read out a citation. Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi secretary Karivallur Murali gave away the citation. Academy chairman Mattannur Sankarankutty felicitated her with a ponnada. Swaralaya president N.N. Krishnadas gave away the cash prize of ₹25,000.
Speaking on the occasion, Ayisha said that the award had energised her to take up theatre and cinema roles even in age 90. Mr. Krishnadas presided over the function.
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