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Kalabhavan
Formation	3 September 1969; 54 years ago
Founder	Fr. Abel
Headquarters	Kalabhavan Road, Kochi, Kerala, India
Website	kalabhavan.org

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Kalabhavan (Malayalam: കലാഭവന്‍, meaning "the house of arts"), also known as Cochin Kalabhavan, is a centre for learning performing arts in Kochi, India.^[1]^[2] Kalabhavan is notable and known for being the first organized performing 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. Hence, Kalabhavan has contributed numerous actors as well as film directors to Malayalam cinema.

Founded on 3 September 1969,^[3] by C.M.I. priest Fr. Abel,with the help of K. K. Antony, a music teacher, and Dr. K.J. Yesudas, then a budding playback singer, started Kalabhavan as the Christian Arts Club to promote Christian music, ^[4] what Kalabhavan initially took up was producing Christian religious songs. Later they moved on to 'Ganamela' (Concerts for film songs).^[5] Mimicry performances of individual artists were used as 'fillers' in between stage programs. Later, mimicry was organized as a team event to form the now popular 'Mimics Parade'.

The professional mimicry troupe of Kalabhavan began with a team of 6 consisting of Siddique, Lal, Anzar, K. S. Prasad Varkkichan and Rahman (comedy actor). It was this team that invented 'Mimics Parade' in the present form.

In 2015 Kalabhavan opened its UAE centre at Sharjah (Kalabhavan Sharjah)

Alumni

(In chronological order)

References

^ "Pick and choose for an activity filled vacation". The Hindu. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
^ "The Hindu. 'Indulge in fun and games'". Archived from the original on 3 September 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ kalabhavan.org
^ Indian Express. 'Fr Abel remembered'.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "ganamela.com". Archived from the original on 28 February 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[1] "Pick and choose for an activity filled vacation". The Hindu. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2018.

[2] "The Hindu. 'Indulge in fun and games'". Archived from the original on 3 September 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[3] van.org

[4] Indian Express. 'Fr Abel remembered'.^{[permanent dead link]}

[5] "ganamela.com". Archived from the original on 28 February 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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 '''Kalabhavan''' ({{lang-ml|കലാഭവന്‍}}, meaning "the house of arts"), also known as '''Cochin Kalabhavan''', is a centre for learning 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 | accessdate=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'. |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 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''Kalabhavan'' is notable and known for being the first organized 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. Hence, Kalabhavan has contributed numerous actors as well as film directors to [[Malayalam cinema]].
-Founded on 3 September 1969,<ref>[http://www.kalabhavan.org/ kalabhavan.org]</ref> by [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate|C.M.I.]] priest [[Fr. Abel]],with the help of K. K. Antony, a music teacher, and Yesudas, then a budding playback singer, started Kalabhavan as the Christian Arts Club to promote Christian music, <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> what Kalabhavan initially took up was producing 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 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Mimicry performances of individual artists were used as 'fillers' in between stage programs. Later, mimicry was organized as a team event to form the now popular 'Mimics Parade'.
+Founded on 3 September 1969,<ref>[http://www.kalabhavan.org/ kalabhavan.org]</ref> by [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate|C.M.I.]] priest [[Fr. Abel]],with the help of K. K. Antony, a music teacher, and [[Dr. K.J. Yesudas]], then a budding playback singer, started Kalabhavan as the Christian Arts Club to promote Christian music, <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> what Kalabhavan initially took up was producing 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 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Mimicry performances of individual artists were used as 'fillers' in between stage programs. Later, mimicry was organized as a team event to form the now popular 'Mimics Parade'.
 The professional mimicry troupe of Kalabhavan began with a team of 6 consisting of [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], Anzar, K. S. Prasad  Varkkichan and Rahman (comedy actor)<!-- Yes, there are yet only 4 in the list. If you know please add the fifth name. -->. It was this team that invented 'Mimics Parade' in the present form.