Watch this video of a foreigner trying to experience the act of Kathakali, on the outside it might it look trivial but the hardest part is conveying various expressions in a natural flow.
Some interesting facts:
- Traditionally these were played to last whole night, but the modern versions have been condensed to 3-4 hr plays.
- There are subtle differences in the makeup colors each kathak character applies, predominant green for Noble or Kingly characters, red for demonic, black for uncivilized commoner and bright yellow for femenine roles.
- Each act conveys a story chunk from well known epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Should try to experience this play sometime.
Venkat
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