Nilambur Balan
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.
Nilambur Balan | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Film actor |
Years active | 1965–1989 |
Spouse(s) | Vijayalakshmi |
Children | Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha |
Parent(s) | Pokkan, Lakshmi |
Biography
He was born at 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 have 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 instituted in memory of actor Nilambur Balan by the Nilambur Balan Anusmarana Samithi, to the personalities, for their contribution to the theater-cinema field.[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
- Anyarude Bhoomi (1979)
Recipients of Nilumbur Balan Award
- 2014 Santha Devi[5]
- 2013 Karanthoor[4]
- 2011 Kuttyedathi Vilasini[6]
- 2009 Mamukkoya[7]
- 2002 Nilambur Ayisha[8]
- 1998 K. T. Mohammed
References
- "Nilambur Balan". Malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- "Profile of Malayalam Actor Vijayalakshmi Balan". En.msidb.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- "Archive News". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- "Nilambur Balan award - KERALA". The Hindu. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- "Actor Shantha Devi bags Nilambur Balan Memorial Award". News.webindia123.com. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- "Award for Kuttyedathi Vilasini - KERALA". The Hindu. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- "Archive News". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- The Milli Gazette, OPI, Pharos Media (28 February 2002). "Awards, The Milli Gazette, Vol. 3 No. 4". Milligazette.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)