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.

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

  • 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

Recipients of Nilumbur Balan Award

References

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