Balan K. Nair
Born
Balakrishnan Nair

(1933-04-04)4 April 1933
Chemancheri, Calicut, Malabar district, British India (present day Kozhikode, Kerala, India)
Died26 August 2000(2000-08-26) (aged 67)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1970 – 1992
SpouseSarada Nair
Children5 (incl. Meghanathan)
Parents
  • Idakkulam Karinattu Veettil Kuttiraman Nair
  • Devaki Amma

Balakrishnan Nair, more popularly known as Balan K. Nair (4 April 1933 – 26 August 2000) was an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam cinema. Although he appeared as a villain in most films, he was also noted for his performances in strong character roles. He emerged as one of the top villain of Malayalam cinema in the second half of the 1970s and played some of the best villain characters in Malayalam films during that period.[1] He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1981 for his performance as Govindan in the film Oppol.[2]

Personal life

Balakrishnan (Balan K.) Nair was the eldest of four children of Idakkulam Kizhakke Veettil Kuttiraman Nair, a store owner, and Devaki Amma, a housewife in 1933 in the village of Chemancheri near Quilandy.[3] His parents died when he was young and hence he had to take care of his siblings and discontinue his studies at eighth grade. Prior to his entry in films, he worked as a mechanic in Kozhikode and owned a metal workshop. He started his acting career at the age of 14.[4] At that time he was associated with Sangamam Theatre in Kozhikode, Muppathunkavu troupe, Kozhikodan drama troupes and his own drama troupe Subash Theaters. After his marriage to Sharadha, he moved to Shoranur in Palakkad. His son Meghanathan is also an actor.

Balan K. Nair died of Multiple myeloma at Sree Chitra Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram on 26 August 2000, aged 67.[5]

Film career

Balan K. Nair made his debut in the film Nizhalattam, directed by A. Vincent in 1970. Prior to acting in Malayalam movies, he worked as a stunt double for Bollywood star Dev Anand. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam, mostly as a villain. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor in 1974 and 1978 for his roles in Adhiti and Thacholi Ambu. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as a reformed military officer in the 1981 film Oppol.

Some of his other well-known movies are Ee Naadu, Aaryan, and Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha. His last movie was Kadavu, in which he played the role of an oarsman directed by the novelist M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on a story by another famous literary figure S. K. Pottekkatt.

Awards

National Film Awards:

Kerala State Film Awards:

Filmography

Tamil

Malayalam

  1. Kadavu (1992) as Beeran
  2. Simhadhwani (1992)
  3. Oru Prathyeka Ariyippu (1991) as Raghavan
  4. Keli (1991) as Ramankutty Nair
  5. Amaram (1991) as Pillaichan
  6. Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990) as Arumukham Chettiyar
  7. Appu (1990) as Abu
  8. Purappadu (1990) as Ravunni Nair
  9. Gajakesariyogam (1990) as Narayanan Nambiar
  10. Thazhvaram (1990) as Kanaran
  11. Nammude Naadu (1990) as Maliyekkal Chacko
  12. Indrajalam (1990) as Ayyappan Nair
  13. Midhya (1990) as Narayanan
  14. Brahmarakshassu (1990) as Rudran Pillai
  15. Samrajyam (1990)
  16. Devadas (1989)
  17. Vaynattathinu Nalladh Karpoora Thulasi (1989) as Potty Iyer/Wakrajilli Chettiyar/Delhi Duttan
  18. Adhipan (1989) as Sukumaran Mashu
  19. Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) as Kannappan Chekavar
  20. Aryan (1988) as Muhammad
  21. Mukthi (1988) as P. K. Nambyar
  22. Dhwani (1988) as Bahuleyan
  23. Janmasathru (1988) as Avarachan
  24. Ore Thooval Pakshikal (1988)
  25. Puravrutham (1988) as Kanaran
  26. Ambalakkara Panjayath (1988)
  27. Kanakambaragal (1988)
  28. Theruvu Narthaki (1988)
  29. Abkari (1988) as Chathunny
  30. Aranyakam (1988) as Ravunni
  31. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988)
  32. 1921 (1988) as Beeran
  33. Naradhan Keralathil (1987) as Ex M. P. Menon
  34. Ente Sonia (1987) as Thilak
  35. Neeyallengil Njan (1987) as Divakaran
  36. Naalkavala (1987)
  37. Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987) as Aliyarukunji
  38. Sarvakalasala (1987)
  39. Ithrayum Kalam (1987) as Kunjavummed Haji
  40. Kilipattu (1987)
  41. Ithente Needhi (1987)
  42. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) as Karunakaran Nambiar
  43. Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987) as Chief Minister
  44. Kaiyethum Doorathu (1987) as Vidwan Maraar
  45. Yagagni (1987) as Maran
  46. T. P. Balagopalan M. A. (1986) as father
  47. Kulambadikal (1986)
  48. Ashtabandham (1986) as Pisharody master
  49. Surabhee Yamangal (1986) as Mathews
  50. Bharya Oru Manthri (1986) as Balakrishnan
  51. Vartha (1986) as Forest Minister
  52. Caberet Dancer (1986)
  53. Meenamasathile Sooryan (1986) as Police officer
  54. Pidikittappulli (1986)
  55. Karinagam (1986)
  56. Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986) as M. S. Nair
  57. Ottayan (1985) as Balu
  58. Akkachide Kunjuvava (1985)
  59. Uyarum Njan Nadake (1985) as Nambyar
  60. Nullinovikkathe (1985)
  61. Chorakku Chora (1985) as Chellappan
  62. Pathamudhayam (1985) as Rahim
  63. Revenge (1985)
  64. Angadikkappurathu (1985) as Khan Sayib
  65. Chillukottaram (1985)
  66. Arodum Parayaruthu (1985)
  67. Vilichu Vilikettu (1985) as N. N. K. Nair
  68. Sannaham (1985) as Prathapan
  69. Shathru (1985) as U. P. Menon
  70. Jeevante Jeevan (1985) as Thampi
  71. Choodatha Pookkal (1985) as Moideen
  72. Vellam (1984) as Bappu
  73. Ulpathi (1984)
  74. Ivide Thudagunnu (1984) as M. S. Menon
  75. Rajavembala (1984)
  76. Uyaragalil (1984) as SP Madhavan Kurup
  77. Mynakam (1984)
  78. NH 47 (1984) as Thankappan
  79. Vetta (1984)
  80. Sree Krishna Parundu (1984) as Kunjambu
  81. Unaroo (1984)
  82. Inakili (1984) as Kunjambu
  83. Manithali (1984) as Judgal Abu
  84. Jeevitham (1984) as Ummer Haji
  85. Sapadham (1984) as Shekharan Pillai
  86. Ningalil Oru Sthree (1984) as Latha's father
  87. Krishna Guruvayoorappa (1984) as Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri
  88. Koodu Thedunna Parava (1984) as Khader Kakka
  89. Piriyilla Naam (1984)
  90. Thacholi Thankappan (1984) as Keshu
  91. Bullet (1984)
  92. Nethavu (1984)
  93. Onnum Mindatha Bharya (1984) as Thampi
  94. Manasse Ninakku Mangalam (1984) as Doctor
  95. Shabadham (1984) as Sekhara Pilla
  96. Koottinilamkili (1984) as Yousuf
  97. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984) as Madhavan
  98. Iniyenkilum (1983) as Nambiar
  99. Eettappuli (1983) as Shekharan
  100. Asthram (1983) as Stephen
  101. Mortuary (1983) as Narendran
  102. Palam (1983)
  103. Passport (1983) as Chandrasenan
  104. Hello Madras Girl (1983)
  105. Himam (1983) as Vaasu
  106. Bookambam (1983) as Shakthi
  107. Ankam (1983) as Father John
  108. Thimingalam (1983) as Kuruppu
  109. Kodumkattu (1983) as Raghavan
  110. Prathijnja (1983) as Gopalan/KRG Panikkar
  111. Aadhipathyam (1983) as Menon
  112. Ee Yugam (1983) as Nair
  113. Thavalam (1983)... Jayaram
  114. Maniyara (1983) as Ansari
  115. Visa (1983) as Abukka
  116. Asuran (1983)
  117. Justice Raja (1983) as Narendran, Nagendran (double role)
  118. Kadamba (1983) as Keshavan
  119. Thalam Thettiya Tharattu (1983) as Adv. Rajeshekharan
  120. Samrambam (1983)
  121. Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare (1983) as Anwar
  122. Varanmare Avashyamundu (1983) as Abdullakka
  123. Omanathinkal (1983)
  124. Bandham (1983)
  125. Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983) as Thampi
  126. America America (1983) as Jackson
  127. Ee Nadu (1982) as Krishna Pillai
  128. Innalenkil Nale (1982) as Gopalan Mash
  129. Padayottam (1982) as Mootha Marakkar
  130. Chambalkadu (1982)
  131. Mazhu (1982)
  132. Ankachamayam (1982) as Robert
  133. Kazhumaram (1982)
  134. Akrosham (1982) as Kollakkaaran Ganga (Gangadharan)
  135. Komaram (1982)
  136. Mylanchi (1982) as Abdhurahman Haji
  137. Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
  138. Veedu (1982) as Sumi's father
  139. Chiriyo Chiri (1982)
  140. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982)... Sekhar
  141. John Jaffer Janardhanan (1982) as Chandran
  142. Aayudham (1982) as Prathapan
  143. Idavela (1982)
  144. Kattile Pattu (1982) as Panikkar
  145. Ahimsa (1982) as Kunjutty
  146. Marupacha (1982) as Mammadikka
  147. Thadakam (1982) as Gopakumar
  148. Paanjajanyam (1982) as Balan
  149. Ethiralikal (1982) as Mathai
  150. Irattimadhuram (1982) as K.B. Menon
  151. Beedikunjamma (1982) as Kunjamma's Father
  152. Sree Ayappanum Vavarum (1982) as Otheyanan
  153. Postmortem (1982) as Mammokka
  154. Koritharicha Naal (1982)
  155. Hamsageetham (1981)
  156. Ahimsa (1981) as Kunjutty
  157. Sphodanam (1981) as Muthalali
  158. Valarthu Mrigangal (1981) as Kumaran
  159. Garjanam (1981)
  160. Thusharam (1981) as Rajeshekharan Menon
  161. Akramanam (1981) as Majeed
  162. Ithihasam (1981) as Thankappan
  163. Thrasam (1981)
  164. Sangarsham (1981) as Parsha/Vikraman
  165. Raktham (1981) as Padmanabhan
  166. Oppol (1981) as Govindan
  167. Chaatta (1981) as Velu
  168. Randu Mukhangal (1981)
  169. Vazhikal Yathrakkar (1981)
  170. Adimachangala (1981)
  171. Poochasanyasi (1981)
  172. Itha Oru Dhikkari (1981) as Govinda Panikkar
  173. Attimari (1981) as Prasad
  174. Kolilakkam (1981)
  175. Oppol (1980) as Govindan
  176. Lorry (1980)
  177. Chandrahasam (1980) as Bhaskaran
  178. Angadi (1980) as Beeran
  179. Baktha Hanuman (1980)
  180. Ivar (1980) as Avaran Muthalali
  181. Prakadanam (1980) as Chacko
  182. Aswaradham (1980) as Veeraraghavan
  183. Benz Vasu (1980) as Varkey
  184. Ival Ee Vazhi Ithu Vare (1980)
  185. Kari Puranda Jeevithangal (1980)
  186. Kalika (1980) as Jamal
  187. Karimbana (1980) as Chellayan
  188. Makaravilakku (1980)
  189. Idimuzhakkam (1980) as Govindan Unnithan
  190. Lava (1980) as Velayudhan
  191. Moorkhan (1980) as Major Chandrasekhar
  192. Thenthulli (1979)
  193. Yakshipparu (1979) as Irumban
  194. Mamankam (1979)
  195. Arattu (1979) as Chacko
  196. Oru Ragam Pala Thalam (1979)
  197. Vijayam Nammude Senani (1979)
  198. Valeduthavan Valal (1979)
  199. Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
  200. Indradhanussu (1979) as Mammad
  201. Thacholi Ambu (1978) as Mayin Kuttiyil
  202. Agni (1978) as Moosa
  203. Vayanadan Thampan (1978)
  204. Ahalya (1978)
  205. Black Belt (1978)
  206. Ashokavanam (1978)
  207. Chuvanna Vithukal (1978)
  208. Rowdy Ramu (1978) as Bhasi
  209. Aparadhi (1977) as Malayi Kunjumon
  210. Njavalpazhangal (1976)
  211. Panchami (1976) as Kochuvareed
  212. Chottanikkara Amma (1976)
  213. Yudhabhoomi (1976)
  214. Ammini Ammavan (1976) as Balan
  215. Samasya (1976)
  216. Athithi (1975) as Raghavan
  217. Utharayanam (1975) as Achuthan
  218. Udayam Kizhakku Thanne (1974)
  219. Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu (1974) as Yenali
  220. Pathiravum Pakalvelichavum (1974)
  221. Chenda (1973)
  222. Swapnam (1973)
  223. Soundarya Pooja (1973)
  224. Ragging (1973)
  225. Darshanam (1973)
  226. Mazhakkaru (1973)
  227. Mappusakshi (1972)
  228. Chembarathi (1972) as Thomas
  229. Panimudakku (1972) as Balan
  230. Kuttyedathi (1971) as Kuttayi
  231. Nizhalattam (1970) as Balan

References

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