G. K. Pillai (actor)
G. K. Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Born | G Keshava Pilla July 1924 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1954-1988 , 2001-Present |
| Spouse(s) | Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Perumpaattathil Govindapillai, Saraswathi Amma |
Biography
G. K. Pillai (born 1924) is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has been acting for 65 years and has acted in more than 325 Malayalam films, known for revolutionising the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema and television.
Background
G. K. Pillai was born in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to Late Ulpalakshiyamma and has six children[1] named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan. His debut movie was Snehaseema [2] in 1954.
Awards
- 2005 Best Character Actor (for his role in serial :Megham)-Asianet television awards
- 2011 Madras Film Fans Association
- 2011 RAGAMALIKA – JAYAN AWARD
- 2011 Prem Nazir Award
- 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his role in Kumkumapoovu )- Asianet Television Awards 2012
- 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Flowers Television Awards
- 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Janmabhoomi Television Awards
Filmography
- Snehaseema (1954) as Pooppally Thomas
- Manthravaadi (1956)
- Deva Sundari (1957)
- Achanum Makanum (1957)
- Minnunnathellam Ponnalla (1957)
- Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu (1958) as Gopi
- Arappavan (1961)
- Jnaana Sundari (1961) as King Shimayon
- Ummini Thanka (1961) as Raman Thampi
- Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962)
- Vidhi Thanna Vilakku (1962)
- Veluthambi Dalawa (1962)
- Swargarajyam (1962)
- Snapaka Yohannan (1963) as Pilate
- Kalayum Kaaminiyum (1963)
- Kadathukaran (1965) as Rajan
- Rajamalli (1965)
- Kavyamela (1965) as Dr.Panikkar
- Kalithozhan (1966)
- Puthri (1966) as Chackochan
- Sthanarthi Saramma (1966) as Thomachan
- Kanakachilanka (1966)
- Tharavattamma (1966) as Madhavankutty
- Kadamattathachan (1966)
- Ashwamedham (1967) as Mohanan's Father
- Bhagyamudra (1967)
- Ollathu Mathi (1967)
- Pooja (1967)
- Chithramela (1967)
- Paathira Pattu (1967)
- Kottayam Kolacase (1967)
- Cochin Express (1967)
- Kanaatha Veshangal (1967)
- Inspector (1968)
- Punnapra Vayalar (1968) as SI Rajan
- Lakshaprabhu (1968)
- Kaayalkkarayil (1968)
- Anchusundarikal (1968)
- Padunna Puzha (1968) as Govinda Pilla
- Agnipareeksha (1968) as Krishna Kuruppu
- Danger Biscuit (1969) as K.J.Pillai
- Kannoor Deluxe (1969) as K B Pilla
- Moodalmanju (1970) as Chandrasekharan Nair
- Naazhikakkallu (1970)
- Ezhuthaatha Kadha (1970)
- Othenente Makan (1970) as Kunkan
- Lottery Ticket (1970)
- Mindaapennu (1970) as Kunjikelu Menon
- Kaakkathampuraatti (1970)
- Vimochanasamaram (1971)
- Agnimrigam (1971)
- Yogamullaval (1971)
- Panchavan Kaadu (1971) as Thanu Pilla
- Aromalunni (1972)
- Nrithasaala (1972) as Vamban Velayudan
- Maaya (1972) as Panki Pilla
- Jesus (1973)
- Thenaruvi (1973)
- Football Champion (1973) as John Stephen
- Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
- Thumbolarcha (1974) as Udayappa Chekavar
- Durga (1974)
- Udyaanalakshmi (1976)
- Seemanthaputhran (1976)
- Light House (1976)
- Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977)
- Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha (1977)
- Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva (1977)
- Thacholi Ambu (1978)
- Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
- Aanakkalari (1978)
- Aanappaachan (1978)
- Raju Rahim (1978)
- Irumbazhikal (1979) as Sankara Pilla
- Choola (1979)
- Lava (1980) as Police officer
- Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980)
- Chora Chuvanna Chora (1980)
- Chandrahaasam (1980)
- Deepam (1980)
- Vedikkettu (1980)
- Sanchari (1981) as Keshavan
- Avathaaram (1981) as Parameshwaran Pilla
- Valarthumrigangal (1981)
- Manassinte Theerthayaathra (1981)
- Orikkalkkoodi (1981)
- Ankuram (1982)
- Ee Nadu (1982) as Joshi John
- Padayottam (1982)
- Vidhichathum Kothichathum (1982)
- Jambulingam (1982)
- Rathilayam (1983)
- Iniyenkilum (1983)
- Aazhi (1985)
- Vellam (1985)
- Kulambadikal (1986)
- August 1 (1988)
- Ee Raavil (2001)
- Kanavu (2002)
- Madhuram (2002)
- Koottu (2004)
- Mukhamariyaathe (2006)
- NaalU Pennungal (2007)
- Thathwamasi (2009)
- Njaan Sanchaari (2010)
- Kaaryasthan (2010)
- The Metro (2011)
- Warning (2012)
- Loka Samastha (2015)
- Elinjikkavu PO (2015)
- Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
- Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015)
- Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar (2017)
- Nimisham (2018)
- Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal
Television
- 2005 -Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series) (Asianet)
- 2005 - Megham (Asianet)
- 2007-2008- Ente Manasaputhri (Asianet)
- 2009-Pakalmazha (Amrita TV)
- 2010 : Autograph (Asianet)
- 2010- Mattoruval (Surya TV)
- 2011- 2014 - Kumkumapoovu (Asianet)
- 2011- Ividam Swargamanu (Surya TV)
- 2011- Veera Marthanda Varma (Surya TV)
- 2012- Manasaveena (Mazhavil Manorama)
- 2013- Chattambi Kalyani( Jai hind)
- 2014- Dhathuputhri (Mazhavil Manorama)
- 2014- Avalude Katha (Surya TV)
- 2015- Spandhanam (Surya TV)
- 2017-2018 :Mamangam (Flowers TV)
References
- "Mangalam-varika-11-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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