Bala Singh (7 May 195227 November 2019) was an Indian actor who appeared in

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films. After making his debut in Nassar's '' Avatharam'' (1995), he appeared as the antagonist in over a hundred films.

Early life and career

Bala Singh was born in Thaiyalumoodu, near

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in Kanyakumari District. Bala Singh initially began his career featuring in stage plays and trained with the National School of Drama, before being handed his first film role in Nassar's '' Avatharam'' (1995). He played the role of the chief antagonist, Baasi, an expelled troupe member and won critical acclaim for his performance in the film. He has since played supporting roles in films directed by Shankar,

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, A. L. Vijay,

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and

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, often playing the role of villain. In 2009, he played a lead role of a grandfather in '' Vannathupoochi'', in a film which explored the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren.

Death

On 27 November 2019, he died at Chennai due to

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Filmography

Tamil films

Malayalam films

Telugu films

Hindi film

Television

* ''Soolam'' (2002–2004) * '' Rudhraveenai'' (2003–2004) * ''Raja Rajeshwari'' (2004-2007) * '' Nalla Neram'' (2013–2014) * '' Aathira'' (2015–2016) * ''

Keladi Kanmani ''Keladi Kannmanii'' (; also spelt ''Keladi Kanmani'') is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film that marked the directorial debut of Vasanth. The film stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Radhika, Ramesh Aravind and Anju. It revolves a ...

'' (2017) * ''

Vanathai Pola ''Vaanathaippola'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars Vijayakanth in a dual role. The supporting cast includes Meena, Prabhu Deva, Livingston, Kausalya and Anju Aravind. Produced by ...

'' (2020) (Photo Appearance) * '' Kayal'' (2021) (Photo Appearance) * '' Anandha Ragam'' (2022) (Photo Appearance)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Singh, Bala Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Malayalam cinema People from Kanyakumari district Indian male film actors Male actors from Chennai 1952 births 2019 deaths