Nilambur Balan
Born
Vadakara
Died(1990-02-04)4 February 1990
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1965–1989
SpouseVijayalakshmi
ChildrenSanthosh, Vijayakumar, Asha
Parent(s)Pokkan, Lakshmi

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.[citation needed]

Biography

He was born in Vatakara. 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 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 established in memory of actor Nilambur Balan by the Nilambur Balan Anusmarana Samithi is presented to individuals in recognition of their contributions to the fields of theater and cinema.[4]

Partial filmography

As an actor

Direction

Recipients of Nilumbur Balan Award

References

  1. ^ "Nilambur Balan". Malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Profile of Malayalam Actor Vijayalakshmi Balan". En.msidb.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 17 April 2010. Archived from the original on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Nilambur Balan award - KERALA". The Hindu. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Actor Shantha Devi bags Nilambur Balan Memorial Award". News.webindia123.com. 25 January 2010. Archived from the original on 23 July 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  6. ^ "Award for Kuttyedathi Vilasini - KERALA". The Hindu. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 22 January 2009. Archived from the original on 25 January 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  8. ^ The Milli Gazette, OPI, Pharos Media (28 February 2002). "Awards, The Milli Gazette, Vol. 3 No. 4". Milligazette.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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