Kalabhavan stands for the promotion of cultural talents, on a scale never before attempted by any other organization, government or public. Founded by late Dr.Abel C.M.I . Kalabhavan had a modest beginning on September 3rd, 1969. But now, about 4000 students are learning various disciplines of fine arts in Kalabhavan. Nearly 60,000 students have completed their studies at Kalabhavan till date. All facilities for them are arranged under one roof. There was time when art and culture were confined to the corridors of aristocracy. Kalabhavan made the realm of art and culture accessible to the common man at a cost lower than in any other similar institution anywhere in the world.
Our Commitment
We want to provide opportunities for students of all economic background. Our students are our image and we pledge to take care of them so that they take care of the institution.Our centre is committed to pursuing the goals of Fr Abel and we are sure we can do a lot more in the art and music scene
A Brief About Founder of Kalabhavan Fr.Abel
Name Fr.Abel Periyappuram C.M.I
Date of birth 19-01-1920
Address Kalabhavan President, Kalabhavan -Kochi-18
Qualification Doctorate in Political science and journalism from the international university PRO DEO, ROME
Service
1
Founder President of Kalabhavan it's Acadamy , Ganamela troupe, Mimics Parade Troupe and Recording studio
2
Asst.Managing Director of The DEEPIKA the oldest Malayalam daily
3
Founder of the DEEPIKA Children's League
4
Founder of the Children's DEEPIKA Monthly
5
Lecturer of the DEVAGIRI College Calicut from 1961-1965
6
Published religious Books-20volume
7
Published more than 250 songs
8
Published 30 Audio cassettes of own
9
Kalabhavan studios. Ltd founder chairman
Awards Received
1
All Kerala catholic congress award 1986 for distinguished service in musical arts
2
Kerala sabhatharam award 1992 by better life movement ,Irinjalakuda For "a pillar of support for the Malabar church ,The pioneering genuine of Lyrical poetry. The dominant patron of arts and artistes , and the towering strength behind triumphant Kalabhavan
3
1996 National Catholic media award instituted by the catholic Bishop's conference of India and UNDA/OCIC media wings of the Catholic Church
4
1999 media award
5
2000 K.C.B.C award from P.O.C and Christhyeeya-Sabha -Keerythana Award
6
2000 Vanisserry Award
   
2001 October 27th Saturday expired