Na. Muthuswamy
- October 24, 2018
- 82 years
About Na. Muthuswamy
Na. Muthuswamy, 82, Indian theatre artist and playwright.
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|Padma Shri Na Muthuswamy (1936 – 24 October 2018) was the art director of Tamil folk theatre group Koothu-P-Pattarai, which is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in South India.
Muthuswamy has been described by The Hindu as "the master of the avant-garde". Muthusamy also made his first film appearance in Vaazhthugal (2008).
Biography
Na Muthuswamy was born in Punjai, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. In late 1950's Muthuswamy moved to Chennai in search of opportunities.
Death
He died on 24 October 2018 at the age of 82.
Awards
- 2000: Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from the Government of India.
- 2012: Received Padma Shri from the Government of India.
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