Kalaimamani
The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu, to recognise artists in the state for their achievements.
| Kalaimamani | |
|---|---|
The Kalaimamani being presented to an individual by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi | |
| Awarded for | Best in the arts |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram |
| First awarded | 1954 |
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed dancer Chitra Visweswaran as the secretary of Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram. Film music director Deva is its chairman.
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