Veteran Yakshagana artiste passes away
His son, Ambaprasad Patala, is a renowned 'streeveshadhari' (female character) in Yakshagana.
Born on Nov 16, 1933, in Baipadavu near Puttur to Rama Bhatta and Hemavati, he studied only up to the eighth grade. He then completed his training in the Badaguthittu style of Yakshagana under Seetharam of the Soukoor Mela and the Thenkuthittu under Peruvodi Narayana Bhat. He further honed his skills under Kadaru Narayana Bhat and Alike Ramayya Rai.
After serving as an artiste in many troupes, he joined the Dharmasthala Mela in 1963 as a 'streeveshadhari' during the tenure of the late Dharmadhikari Ratnavarma Heggade. He retired after 18 years of service and lived in his house near Hirembadi in Uppinangady post-retirement.
He portrayed roles such as Ammu Ballalthi in 'Dharmasthala Kshetra Mahatme' prasanga, Mohini in 'Bhasmasura Mohini', Rambha, Urvashi, Menaka, Shurpanakha, Ambe, Putani, Draupadi, and Devi, earning the title 'Natya Rani Shantale.' He was honoured with prestigious awards by various organisations, including the state award.
Yakshagana patrons, including Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade, expressed deep condolences on his death.
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