Nilambur Balan
| Nilambur Balan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nilambur |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1965–1989 |
| Spouse(s) | Vijayalakshmi |
| Children | Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha |
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.
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Biography
He was born at Vadakara. 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
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- 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[6]
- 2011 Kuttyedathi Vilasini[7]
- 2009 Mamukkoya[8]
- 2002 Nilambur Ayisha[9]
- 1998 K. T. Mohammed
References
- ↑ http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=2237
- ↑ http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Vijayalakshmi%20Balan&category=actors
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2010/04/17/stories/2010041760380700.htm
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nilambur-balan-award/article4363714.ece
- ↑ http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20100125/1432374.html
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nilambur-balan-award/article4363714.ece
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/award-for-kuttyedathi-vilasini/article1151714.ece
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/22/stories/2009012252540300.htm
- ↑ http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/15022002/15022200241.htm
