GURU YASIR GURUKKAL
NATIONAL KOLKKALI
ACADEMY.
Reg.UKL080044226
Govt of India
www.kolkali.co.in
Traditional & Folk Performing Artist | Cultural Ambassador
Guru Yasir Gurukkal is a distinguished Indian traditional and folk performing artist known for presenting Kerala’s rich cultural heritage on prestigious national, international, governmental, academic and cultural platforms.
Through his performances, Guru Yasir Gurukkal brings together traditional artistic expressions, cultural storytelling and contemporary stage presentation, introducing the depth and diversity of Kerala’s performing arts to audiences across India and beyond.
HONOURS & RECOGNITION
His artistic contributions have received recognition through several prestigious honours and fellowships, including:
– Sangeet Natak Akademi Honour — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
– Kerala Folklore Academy – Yuva Prathibha Award
– Kerala Mappila Kala Akademi Award
– Kerala Government Vajra Jubilee Fellowship
– Serve India Yuva Folk Artist Award
– One India Kite Award
– Kalabhavan Mani Award
AUTHOR & CULTURAL SCHOLAR
Guru Yasir Gurukkal is the author of Vadakkan Mappila Kolkali and Mappila Sangha Kalakal, published by the Kerala Government’s Kerala Language Institute.
Through these publications, he has contributed to the documentation and dissemination of knowledge related to Mappila performing arts and the cultural traditions of Kerala.
JUDGE AT MAJOR CULTURAL COMPETITIONS
Guru Yasir Gurukkal has served as a Judge at various prestigious state, national and university-level cultural competitions, including:
– Kerala State School Kalolsavam
– State Keralaolsavam
– State Polytechnic Kalolsavam
– State Nurses Kalolsavam
– Various University Kalolsavams
– CBSE Youth Festival
– Indian School Kalolsavam held in the UAE
His experience as a judge reflects his extensive knowledge and expertise in traditional and folk performing arts.
MAJOR NATIONAL & CULTURAL PERFORMANCES
Guru Yasir Gurukkal has performed at a range of significant national and cultural events, including:
– Republic Day Celebrations 2026, New Delhi — Government of India
– G20 Summit Cultural Programme, Kumarakom, Kerala
– Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, New Delhi — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
– National theatre festival Mysore_ culture ministry government of India
– Centinory celebration of Indian cinema 2013
– Indian Craft & Folk Festival, Thanjavur — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
– Global Responsible Tourism Meet Beypur kerala.
– Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Kochi
– Kerala Literature Festival, Kozhikode
– National Book Fair, Thrissur — Government of Kerala
– Kerala Cultural Congress — Government of Kerala
– Deepolsav, Lakshadweep — Bharat Bhavan
ACADEMIC & INSTITUTIONAL PLATFORMS
His work has also been presented at leading educational and academic institutions, including:
– Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali
– National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut
– University of Calicut — Department of Folklore
– Malayalam University, Tirur
FILM, TELEVISION & MEDIA PRESENCE
Guru Yasir Gurukkal has contributed to the presentation and promotion of Mappila arts through around eleven films, as well as various television and broadcast platforms.
His artistic work and presentations have appeared on:
– All India Radio (Akashvani)
– Doordarshan
– MediaOne
– Asianet
– Jaihind TV
– kairali TV
– Other private television channels
– Al Jazeera — International television network
Through these platforms, he has helped introduce the richness of Mappila artistic traditions and Kerala’s folk culture to wider audiences in India and internationally.
ARTISTIC VISION
Guru Yasir Gurukkal is committed to preserving, presenting and promoting India’s traditional performing arts for contemporary audiences. His work seeks to create a meaningful connection between heritage and modern presentation, while keeping the cultural identity and authenticity of traditional art at its heart.
With performances spanning government programmes, international cultural events, festivals, universities, films, television and major public platforms, he continues to contribute to the visibility and appreciation of Kerala’s diverse artistic traditions.
GURU : YASIR GURUKKAL
Chief guru (Kendra Sangeet Natak akademi Guru honor)
21/2833 panniyankara (po)kallai Kozhikode Kerala.673003.
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Email.yasirkurikkal2016@gmail.com.
Traditional Art • Folk Culture • Cultural Heritage • Live Performance