Soorya Krishnamoorthy

Soorya Krishnamoorthy also known as Nataraja Krishnamoorthy[1] is an award-winning artist, philanthropist and scientist known for his contribution in art and social activities.[2] He is the chairman of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy[3] and founded of Soorya Stage and Film Society.[4][5] In 1996, Krishnamoorthy was honoured with the National Award for Stage Craft and Direction of President of India and has also been conferred the highest honours from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry governments.[6][7] In 2016, He was nominated for Padma Awards by Amjad Ali Khan.[8]

Soorya Krishnamoorthy
NationalityIndian
Other namesNataraja Krishnamoorthy
Occupation(s)Artist, philanthropist and scientist
AwardsNational Award for Stage Craft and Direction of President of India

Career

He served as the director of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation for three terms and as a member of the India National Film Award Committee, the Kerala State Film Award Committee, the NFDC Script Committee and the National Committee for Selecting Indian Panorama Films. He has also been a member of the Expert Committee of the Department of Culture for the Government of India where he was instrumental in advancing the cultural policy of the country[9] and served as the Chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi.[10][11]

In 1972, he joined the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) as a scientist/engineer[12][13] and in 1977 he founded Soorya Festival which is organised by his organization Soorya Music & Dance Festival.[9][14] Beside that he also wrote screenplay for the 2011 Indian courtroom drama film Melvilasom.[12]

In 2006, he was the chairman, of the Film Awards Jury of the John Abraham Awards and the P.Padmarajan Award. He has also been a member of the Doordarshan Advisory Committee, the Expert Committee of the Department of Culture, Govt. of India and the steering committee formed by the Department of Culture, Govt. of India to evolve the cultural policy of the country.[15]

Awards
  • 1994: "Prathiba Pranam" Award for Outstanding Creative Artiste by the Government of Kerala[9]
  • 1994: John Abraham Award for the best-run film Society of Country by the Federation of Film Societies of India.[16]
  • 1996: President of India's National Award for Stage Craft and Direction by the Government of India
  • 2001: Selected as one in 101 world-renowned living Keralites of the millennium by the Government of Kerala[17]
  • 2003: "Man of the Year" for the contribution made in the field of art by Limca Book of Records[9]
  • 2004: "Special Recognition" Award for overall contribution in the field of art and culture by the Government of Kerala[9]
  • 2006: "Kalaimamani" Award for Stage Craft and Direction by the Government of Tamil Nadu[9]
  • 2010: "Prem Nazir Foundation Award for the year 2009" Award for valuable contributions to Kerala's art and culture
  • 2014: "Manonmaniyam Award"
  • 2023: Lifetime Achievement Award[18]
  • "Award of Excellence" for outstanding contribution in the field of Art and Culture by the Government of Puducherry
  • Special Award for contribution to the Film Society Movement in Kerala by the Federation of Film Societies of India

References
  1. Gopal, B. Madhu (12 February 2021). "Soorya reaches out to budding artistes". The Hindu.
  2. "A modern theatre for performing arts". The Hindu. 25 February 2009.
  3. "Mathrubhumi English - Heritage Studies for MGS, Sangeetha Nataka academy for Soorya Krishnamoorthy". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 31 July 2011.
  4. "International Film Festival of Kerala: Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui to receive lifetime achievement award". India Today.
  5. "Theatre in Kerala on life support". The Asian Age.
  6. "From Nataraja to Soorya". The New Indian Express.
  7. "Soorya Festival Invokes a Powerful Sense of Unity —- Soorya Krishnamoorthy's 'Sangamam' Premiered in Houston May 5 | Indo American News".
  8. "List of nominees, 2016" (PDF). mha.gov.in.
  9. "World Renowned Soorya Festival Makes U.S. Debut | Indo American News". Indoamercian.
  10. Mania, Friday (22 July 2016). "An unsung patron of arts". the fridaymania.
  11. "(Reopens MDS5)". India Today.
  12. M, Athira (26 October 2018). "'I didn't expect Soorya to become a movement in itself': Soorya Krishnamoorthy". The Hindu.
  13. "Unite to preserve Sugathakumari's house: Soorya Krishnamoorthy". The New Indian Express.
  14. "Soorya Festival, Cultural event, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism". Kerala Tourism.
  15. "Kerala: Roping in Gulf Malayalis to revive age-old arts". News18. 9 November 2012.
  16. "Emerging Kerala Global Connect Coffee Table Book by MK Menon - Issuu". issuu.com. 11 September 2012.
  17. "From Nataraja to Soorya - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com.
  18. Bureau, The Hindu (11 June 2023). "Award for Soorya Krishnamurthy". The Hindu.
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