M. V. Balan

Mahadevan Vellupillai Balakrishnan (born 3 March 1941 – died 14 January 2017 as එම්. වී. බාලන්) [Sinhala]), popularly as M. V. Balan, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema.[1] Career spanned for more than four decades, Balan has worked as a film production manager, assistant director, choreographer and a filmmaker.[2]

M. V. Balan
එම්. වී. බාලන්
Born
Mahadevan Vellupillai Balakrishnan

(1941-03-03)3 March 1941
Died14 January 2017(2017-01-14) (aged 75)
Ratmalana, Colombo
NationalitySri Lankan
OccupationActor, Filmmaker, Producer
Years active1958–2005
Spouse(s)Chandrawathi Hesarasinghe
Children2

Personal life

Balan was born on 3 March 1941 (Sarasaviya recorded the birth date as 15 March 1940) in Ganepalla village, Yatiyanthota. Balan was married to a Sinhala woman Chandrawathi Hesarasinghe and the couple has two children.[3]

He died on 14 January 2017 at the age of 75. His remains are kept at the 8th floor of the Mount Lavinia housing scheme, Kalmdemulla Road, Golumudama Junction, Ratmalana until 3.00 pm. The funeral took place on 16 January 2017 at 4.00 pm at the Mount Lavinia General Cemetery.[4]

Career

He joined Ceylon Studios as a technician in 1958 and was first involved as a lighting artist in the film Sihanaya.[5]

He made his acting debut in 1958 film Wanaliya with a minor role. Then he appeared in many dramatic and comedy roles including Wanaliya, Pirimiyek Nisa, Suvineetha Lalani, Ganthera, Sasaraka Hati and Cheriyo Captain.[6] Balan worked as the choreographer in many popular films such as Sithaka Mahima, Ipadune Ai, London Hamu and Okkoma Hari. His acting in the film Nomiyena Minisun with Gamini Fonseka was a memorable feat in his career. His role as a servant was highly appreciated by critics.[3]

He has directed 11 films in Sinhala cinema started with Oba Nathinam in 1969. In 1975, Balan directed the film Hitha Honda Minihek starred by Gamini Fonseka. In 1978, he was the producer of film Mage Ran Putha.[7] He also directed popular films Rahasak Nathi Rahasak and Deviyani Sathya Surakinna. Apart from Sinhala films, Balan also directed several Sri Lankan Tamil films such as Manjal Kunkumam and Nirmala.[3]

Filmography

As actor

YearFilmRoleRef.
1958Wanaliya
1959Avishwasaya
1959Sri 296
1959SihinayaAlokarana
1960Kawata Andare
1960Pirimiyek Nisa
1961Suvineetha Lalani
1961Gan Thera
1962Sansare
1962Suhada Divi Piduma
1963Wena Swargayak Kumatada?
1963Suhada Sohoyuro
1963DeepashikaPeter
1964Kala Kala De Pala Pala De
1964Dheewarayo
1964Suba Sarana Sepa Sithe
1964Samiya Birindage Deviyaya[8]
1964Sasaraka Hati
1965Handapaana
1965Yata Giya Dawasa
1965Hathara Maha NidhanayaBroken window homeowner
1965Adarayay Karunawai
1965Hithata Hitha
1965Allapu GedaraTabla player
1965Satha Panaha[9]
1965Sweep Ticket
1966Athulweema Thahanam
1966Kinkini Paada
1966Sampatha
1966Sudu Duwa
1966Oba Dutu Da
1967Ipadune Ai?
1967Okkoma Hari[10]
1967Sura Chauraya
1968London Hamu
1968Mathru Bhoomi
1968Amathikama
1968Ataweni Pudumaya
1969Oba Nathinam
1970Penawa Neda
1971Kalana Mithuro
1973Suhada Pathuma
1973Sinawai Inawai
1974Hadawath Naththo
1978Deepanjali
1988Gedara Budun AmmaMinister Lingam
1988Angulimala
1989Mamai RajaRiver jump stopper
1989Obata Rahasak Kiyannam
1989Shakthiya Obai AmmeSergeant Sinnathambi
1990Jaya Shakthi
1990Yukthiyata WadaGuarding henchman
1990Hondin Nathinam Narakin
1991Raja Kello
1991Cheriyo DoctorSecurity guard
1993Surayan Athara VeerayaHubcap robbery victim
1993Come O'Go ChicagoNear hit street walker
1994Nomiyena Minisun
1994Nohadan Kumariyo
1995Cheriyo CaptainPabul
1998Aeya Obata BaraiSergeant Balan
2002Somy BoysFactory manager
2005Sanduni

References

  1. "MV Balan films". IMDb. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  2. "M.V. Balan filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  3. "Three farewells in one week". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  4. "Dramatist MV Balan's funeral today". Ada. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. "MV Balan in Sri Lankan Cinema says goodbyey". Mirror Arts. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  6. "Two filmmakers say goodbye today". Dinamina. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  7. "MV Balan - H.S. Perera left today". Colombo News. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  8. "All about Samiya Birindage Deviyaya". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  9. "All about the film "Satha Panaha"". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
  10. "All about the film "Okkoma Hari"". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
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