a writer of attakathas (Kathakali stories), was to paint the veteran Kathakali actor in full makeup. “There are several photographs of Gopi Ashan’s navarasas but without chutti (the makeup ...

As part of the celebration, the event also shines a spotlight on Mrs Barbara, the world’s first non-Indian Kathakali makeup ...

KOCHI: Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi has masterfully embodied the ‘navarasas’ for Kochi airport, thanks to acclaimed artist Mopasang Valath. Valath was able to capture the nine emotions ...