Nilambur Balan was an Indian actor in

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s. He was one of the prominent supporting actor in late 1960s and 1970s in

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movies. He has acted in more than 50 movies.

Biography

He was born at

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. 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. The couple has three children Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha. He died on 4 February 1990. 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.

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) *

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(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) *

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(Kayangal) (1975) * Kalyaanappanthal (1975) * Chandanachola (1975) * Love Letter (1975) *

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(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 Damayanthi (1927 – 20 November 2010), better known by her stage name Kozhikode Santha Devi, was an Indian Malayalam film and stage actress. In a career spanning about sixty years, she acted in more than 1000 plays and about 480 films. Biog ...

* 2013 Karanthoor * 2011

Kuttyedathi Vilasini Kuttyedathi Vilasini ( ml, കുട്ട്യേടത്തി വിലാസിനി) is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in more than 400 films and 120 tv serials. Biography Kuttyedathi Vilas ...

* 2009

Mamukkoya Mamukkoya (born 5 July 1946) is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema, and has also appeared in French film ''Flammens of Paradise''. He has mostly appeared in comedic roles. His unique usage of the Mappila dialect and style ma ...

* 2002

Nilambur Ayisha Nilambur Ayisha is an Indian actress in Malayalam movies. She started her career as a theater artist. Later she became a supporting actress in the Malayalam movies in late 1960s and 1970s. She has acted in more than 50 movies. She was the first ...

* 1998

K. T. Mohammed K. T. Muhammed (29 September 1927 – 25 March 2008), popularly known as KT, was a Malayalam playwright and screenwriter. He had scripted about 40 stage plays, including ''Idhu Bhumiyanu'' (''This is the Earth''), considered to be his masterpie ...

References

External links

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Nilambur Balan at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Balan, Nilambur Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors Male actors from Kerala Year of birth missing 1990 deaths People from Malappuram district 20th-century Indian male actors 20th-century Indian film directors Malayalam film directors Film directors from Kerala