Friday 5 December 2014

TALES FROM THE CAPITAL CITY – XLI

THE TALE OF AN UNSUNG ARTIST

 Write-up on V. Madhavan Pillai, a reputed artist, used to paint the backdrop for Kalanilayam's famous plays, The Hindu, 06-12-2014.

1 comment:

Mahesh Kumar said...

80a small information about the painting that i know
the Painting illustrate the story of Marthanda Varma the founder of modern hostory of Trivancore
the Mad Channar Was the personal protector of Marthanda Varma When Ettu veetil pillamar Traced to kill him
His real name Was Anantha Padmanabhan he acted as a mad man and gaurded Marthanda Varma
Anandha Padmanabhan Was a great Martial Artist and he was Marthanda Varma's Personal body Guard.