SaralnamaSabri, a 16-year-old Muslim girl, will perform Kathakali at Kerala Kalamandalam. This is a first in the institute's 95-year history. Sabri will play Krishna, her favorite role. She studies dance for 12 hours daily and wants to learn chutti makeup. Her father, Nizam, helped her join in 2021 when the school opened to girls. Dance teacher Gopi pushed for her admission. Sabri practices from 4 am to 4 pm, mixing dance and regular studies. To prepare for a Kathakali show, performers need about an hour for makeup and costumes. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 18:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Sabri, a 16-year-old Muslim girl, will perform Kathakali at Kerala Kalamandalam
- This is a first in the institute's 95-year history
- Sabri will play Krishna, her favorite role