Kalabhavan

Kalabhavan (lit. "The House of Arts"), also known as Cochin Kalabhavan, is a centre for learning the performing arts in Kochi, India. Kalabhavan is notable for being the first organised performing mimicry group in Kerala and which popularised the art of mimicry in the state of Kerala. Ever since its founding, Kalabhavan has served as a grooming centre for acting aspirants. As a result, Kalabhavan has contributed numerous actors and film directors to Malayalam cinema.