Nilambur Balan
Born
Vadakara
Died(1990-02-04)4 February 1990
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1965–1989
SpouseVijayalakshmi
ChildrenSanthosh, Vijayakumar, Asha
Parent(s)Pokkan, Lakshmi

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.

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

  • Anyarude Bhoomi (1979)

Recipients of Nilumbur Balan Award

References

  1. ↑ "Nilambur Balan". Malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Profile of Malayalam Actor Vijayalakshmi Balan". En.msidb.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Archive News". The Hindu. 17 April 2010. Archived from the original on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Nilambur Balan award - KERALA". The Hindu. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Actor Shantha Devi bags Nilambur Balan Memorial Award". News.webindia123.com. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Award for Kuttyedathi Vilasini - KERALA". The Hindu. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "Archive News". The Hindu. 22 January 2009. Archived from the original on 25 January 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  8. ↑ The Milli Gazette, OPI, Pharos Media (28 February 2002). "Awards, The Milli Gazette, Vol. 3 No. 4". Milligazette.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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