Guru Gopinath
Guru Gopinath | |
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| Born | 24 June 1908 Central Travancore, Kerala |
| Died | 9 October 1987 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Kerala Natanam (Kerala Dance) |
| Children | 4, including Vinodini Sasimohan, Venugopal |
| Relatives | Guru Kunchu Kurup (uncle) |
Perumanoor Gopinathan Pillai, more popularly known as Guru Gopinath (24 June 1908 – 9 October 1987) was a well known Indian actor-cum-dancer. He is well regarded as the greatest preserver of the dance tradition. He is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship, and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award.