Director of Kirans academy of Natya
Sri Gopukiran Sadasivan, widely known as the senior disciple of Padmabhushan Dhananjayans, needs no introduction in the world of Bharatanatyam. Unarguably, one of the best Bharatanatyam dancers in India has ever produced, the works and legacy of Gopukiran extend beyond the borders of his country. They rightly say, art knows no boundaries and this is totally true in his case!
Early Childhood
Hailing from a musical family residing in the beautiful land of Kerala, the roots of art and music were ingrained in his young mind, soon after he was born. Art became a way of life for little Gopukiran.
He didn’t have to look far for inspiration. His grandfather, late Damodhara Bhagavathar, was an exemplary artist, a great musician of his time, whom he always looked up on for support and guidance.