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v1 v2 12 12 reputation on the stage, notably in roles like 13 13 that of Shandilyan in the farce Bhagavatha 14 Yajjukam (dir. Aravindan) and in folkdominated14 Yajjukam (dir. [[Aravindan]]) and in folkdominated 15 15 plays of Kavalam Narayana 16 16 Panicker’s Thiruvarung (e.g. Avanevan 17 Kadamba), before Adoor Gopalakrishnan18 cast him in Swayamvaram and Kodiyettam.17 Kadamba), before [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]] 18 cast him in [[Swayamvaram]] and [[Kodiyettam]]. 19 19 His theatrical experience of stylised 20 20 choreography, Kalaripayattu-derived footwork, … … 22 22 percussion patterns, provided him with unique 23 23 skills to internalise the rhythm of a shot (cf. the 24 raising of the circus tent scene in Thampu, or25 the tea-stall scene in Mani Kaul’sSatah Se26 Uthata Admi ). Played several straight dramatic24 raising of the circus tent scene in [[Thampu]], or 25 the tea-stall scene in [[Mani Kaul]]’s [[Satah Se 26 Uthata Admi]]). Played several straight dramatic 27 27 roles, e.g. as the government co-ordinator 28 Mamachen in George’s Adaminte Variyellu,28 Mamachen in [[George]]’s [[Adaminte Variyellu]], 29 29 the drunk in Neram Pularumbol and the 30 corrupt trade union leader in Nihalani’s30 corrupt trade union leader in [[Nihalani]]’s 31 31 Aaghat. Suffered a partial paralysis in the late 32 32 80s forcing him to suspend his acting career for