Kishori Ballal (1937/1938 – 18 February 2020) was an Indian actress who was known for her works in Kannada cinema.
The actress made her debut in 1960 with ''Ivalentha Hendthi'' and since then in a career spanning over 15 years, she has appeared in 72 films and along the way has worked with some of the most renowned directors and stalwart actors. Apart from Kannada film, the actress has also worked in Hindi films most notably as the caretaker of Shah Rukh Khan in the critically acclaimed ''
Swades
''Swades: We, the People'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language drama film co-written, directed and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal while Daya Shankar Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, Lekh Tan ...
''. Her 2016 release includes Mahaveera Machideva and Aasra. Television roles include the matriarch in long running serial ''Amruthavarshini''.
She died on 18 February 2020 due to age-related ailments.
Filmography
*2016 ''Kahi'' (as ajji)
* 2016 ''Aasra'' (second billing)
* 2016 ''Naani'' (as Kishori Balal)
* 2015 ''
Ring Road'' Grand Mother (as Kishori Balal)
* 2015 ''
Carry On Maratha
''Carry On Maratha'' is a 2015 Romance-Drama Marathi language film directed by Sanjay Londhe. It was released theatrically on 24 July 2015. This film was directorial debut of Sanjay Londhe. It stars Gashmeer Mahajani and Kashmira Kulkarni in lead ...
'' (as Kishori Balal)
* 2015 ''Bombay Mittai'' (as Kishori Balal)
* 2014 ''
Aakramana''
* 2013 ''
Galaate'' (as Kishori Balal)
* 2012 ''
Aiyyaa
''Aiyyaa'' () is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language parody film starring Rani Mukerji and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles. It was written and directed by Sachin Kundalkar and jointly produced by Anurag Kashyap and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. The ...
'' as Surya's mother
* 2012 ''
Bangarda Kural''
* 2011 ''
Kempe Gowda
Kempe Gowda I, locally venerated as Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, or commonly known as Kempe Gowda, was a chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire in early-modern India. He is famous for founding the present-day southern Indian city of Bangalore.
E ...
'' Kavya's grandmother (as Kishori Balal)
*2010
Lafangey Parindey
* 2009 ''
Quick Gun Murugun'' Mrs. S.G. Murugun
* 2009 ''
Jolly Days'' (as Ajji)
* 2008 ''
Akka Thangi
''Akka Thangi'' ( kn, ಅಕ್ಕ ತಂಗಿ) () is a 2008 Indian Kannada language film written and directed by S. Mahendar. It stars Shruti and Rashmi in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Mohan, Kishore and Sharan.
Cast
* Sh ...
'' (as Kishori Balal)
* 2007 ''
Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' (as Bamma)
* 2005 ''
Nammanna
''Nammanna'' () is a 2005 Indian Kannada-language action-drama film directed by N. Shankar featuring Sudeep, Anjala Zaveri and Asha Saini in the lead roles. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Gurukiran. The film re ...
'' (as Kishori Balal)
* 2004 ''
Swades
''Swades: We, the People'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language drama film co-written, directed and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal while Daya Shankar Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, Lekh Tan ...
'' (as Kaveri amma)
* 2003 ''II Khushi'' (as Kishori Balal)
* 2003 ''
Ek Alag Mausam''
* 2000 ''
Sparsha''
* 1989 ''
Gair Kaanooni'' (as Kishori Bhallal)
See also
*
List of Bollywood actors
References
External links
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Date of birth missing
1930s births
2020 deaths
Indian film actresses
Actresses in Kannada cinema