Indian actor
Nilambur Balan |
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Born | |
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Died | (1990-02-04)4 February 1990 |
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Nationality | Indian |
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Occupation | Film actor |
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Years active | 1965–1989 |
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Spouse | Vijayalakshmi |
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Children | Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha |
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Parent(s) | Pokkan, Lakshmi |
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Nilambur Balan was an Indian actor in Malayalam movies.[1] He was one of the prominent supporting actor in late 1960s and 1970s in Malayalam movies. He has acted in more than 50 movies. [citation needed]
Biography
He was born in Vatakara. He was a theater artist before becoming a cine artist. Balan acted in many films, including the Sankupushpam. He was married to Vjayalakshmi on 8 December 1957. They started a drama troupe, Kalithara, and acted together in many dramas. His wife is Kerala State Theater Award-winning actress.[2] The couple has three children Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha. He died on 4 February 1990.[3] An award established in memory of actor Nilambur Balan by the Nilambur Balan Anusmarana Samithi is presented to individuals in recognition of their contributions to the fields of theater and cinema.[4]
Partial filmography
As an actor
- Moonnilonnu (1996) .... Nambiar
- Alicinte Anveshanam (1989)
- Padippura (1989)
- Ore Thoovalppakshikal (1988)
- Kanakambarangal (1988)
- Dhwani (1988)
- Janangalude Sredhakku (1987)
- Chanthayil Choodi Vilkkunna Pennu (1987)
- Amma Ariyaan (1986)
- Ilaneer (1981)
- Anyarude Bhoomi (1979)
- Bandhanam (1978)
- Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978) .... Ashan
- Chuvanna Vithukal (1978)
- Vayanaadan Thampan (1978)
- Choondakkari (1977)
- Yatheem (1977)
- Sankhupushpam (1977)
- Mohavum Mukthiyum (1977)
- Mohiniyaattam (1976)
- Ajayanum Vijayanum (1976)
- Chottaanikkara Amma (1976)
- Criminals (Kayangal) (1975)
- Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
- Chandanachola (1975)
- Love Letter (1975)
- Chattambikkalyaani (1975)...James
- Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
- Swargaputhri (1973)
- Chuzhi (1973)
- Maram (1973)
- Aaraadhika (1973)
- Panimudakku (1972)
- Kuttyedathi (1971)
- Nizhalaattam (1970)
- Olavum Theeravum (1970)
- Asuravithu (1968)
- Pakalkkinaavu (1966)
- Murappennu (1965)
Direction
Recipients of Nilumbur Balan Award
References
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