Balan K. Nair

Balan K. Nair

Born 4 April 1933
Chemancheri, Calicut, British Raj

Died 26 August 2000 (aged 67)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Occupation Actor
Spouse(s) Sarada Nair
Children Anil, Meghanathan, Ajayakumar, Latha and Sujatha

Parent(s) Idakkulam Karinattu Veettil Kutti Raman Nair, Devaki Amma
Balan K. Nair (4 April 1933 in Chemancheri, Kozhikode – 26 August 2000 in Thiruvananthapuram) was a Malayalam film actor. Even though he appeared in most films as villain, he was also noted for his performance in strong character roles. He won theNational Film Award for Best Actor in 1981 for his performance in the movie Oppol.[1]
Contents
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• 1 Personal life
• 2 Film career
• 3 Awards
• 4 Filmography
• 5 Death
• 6 References
• 7 External links
Personal life[edit]
Balan K. Nair was born as eldest among four to Idakkulam K Veettil Kutti Raman Nair, a store owner, and Devaki Amma, a housewife in 1933 near Koilandy.[2] He has two brothers and a sister. His parents died when he was very young and hence he had to take care of his siblings and discontinue his studies at eight th grade. Prior to his entry in films, he worked as a mechanic inKozhikode and owned a metal workshop. He sarted his acting career at the age of 14.[3] 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 a Malayalam film actor. Balan died of Bone Cancer at Sree Chitra Tirunal Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram on 26 August 2000. He was 67.[4] Balan K. Nair is survived by his wife, Sarada, and children, Anil,Meghanathan, Ajayakumar, Latha and Sujatha.[5]
Film career[edit]
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 in villain roles. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor in 1974 and 1978 for his roles in Adhitiand 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 a Muslim oarsman directed by the famous novelist M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on a story by another famous literary figure S. K. Pottekkatt.
Awards[edit]
National Film Awards:
• Best Actor – 1981 – Oppol
Kerala State Film Awards:
• Second Best Actor – 1974 – Adhithi
• Second Best Actor – 1978 – Thacholi Ambu
Filmography[edit]
1. Kadavu(1992)
2. Simhadhwani(1992)
3. Oru Prathyeka Ariyippu (1991)...Raghavan
4. Keli(1991)
5. Amaram (1991) .... Pillaichan
6. Appu (1990) .... Abu
7. Purappadu(1990)
8. Gajakesariyogam (1990).... Narayanan Nambiar
9. Thazhvaram (1990) .... Kanaran
10. Nammude Naadu(1990).... Maliyekkal Chacko
11. Indrajalam(1990)
12. Midhya(1990)
13. Brahmarakshassu(1990)
14. Samrajyam(1990)
15. Devadas(1989)
16. Indrajaalam (1989) .... Ayyappan Nair
17. Adhipan (1989) .... Mashu
18. Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) .... Kannappan Chekavar
19. Aryan (1988)
20. 1921(1988)
21. Mukthi(1988)
22. Dhwani(1988)
23. Janmasatru(1988).... Avarachan
24. Ore Thooval Pakshikal(1988)
25. Puravrutham(1988) .... Kanaran
26. Ambalakkara Panjayath(1988)
27. Kanakambaragal(1988)
28. Theruvu Narthaki(1988)
29. Abkari (1988) .... Chathunny
30. Aranyakam (1988) .... Ravunni
31. Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam (1988)...
32. Nineteen Twenty One (1988) .... Beeran
33. Naradhan Keralathil (1987) .... Ex M. P. Menon
34. Ente Sonia (1987) ..... Thilak
35. Neeyallengil Njan (1987) ... Divakaran
36. Naalkavala(1987)
37. Kalam Mari Katha Mari(1987) .... Aliyarukunji
38. Sarvakalasala(1987)
39. Ithrayum Kalam(1987).... Kunjavummed Haji
40. Kalam Mari Kadha Mari(1987)
41. Kilipattu(1987)
42. Ithente Needhi(1987)
43. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) .... Karunakaran Nambiar
44. Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987) Chief Minister
45. Kaiyethum Doorathu (1987)
46. Yagagni(1987) .... Maran
47. T. P. Balagopalan M. A. (1986) .... father
48. Kulambadikal(1986)
49. Ashtabandham(1986)
50. Surabhee Yamangal(1986)
51. Bharya Oru Manthri(1986)
52. Vartha(1986)
53. Caberet Dancer(1986)
54. Meenamasathile Sooryan (1986)...Police officer
55. Pidikittappulli(1986)
56. Karinagam(1986)
57. Ithile Iniyum Varu(1986) ... M. S. Nair
58. Mangamma Sabatham (1985)
59. Ottayan(1985).... Balu
60. Akkachide Kunjuvava(1985)
61. Uyarum Njan Nadake(1985)
62. Nullinovikkathe(1985)
63. Chorakku Chora(1985)... Chellappan
64. Pathamudhayam(1985)
65. Revenge(1985)
66. Angadikkappurathu (1985) ... Khan Sayib
67. Chillukottaram(1985)
68. Arodum Parayaruthu(1985)
69. Vilichu Vilikettu(1985)
70. Sannaham(1985)
71. Shathru(1985) .... U.P.Menon
72. Jeevante Jeevan(1985).... Thampi
73. Choodatha Pookkal(1985)... Moideen
74. Vellam(1984) .... Bappu
75. Ulpathi(1984)
76. Ivide Thudagunnu(1984)
77. Rajavembala(1984)
78. Uyaragalil(1984)
79. Mynakam(1984)
80. NH 47(1984)
81. Vetta(1984)
82. Sree Krishna Parundu(1984)
83. Unaroo(1984)
84. Inakili(1984)
85. Manithali(1984).... Judgal Abu
86. Jeevitham(1984)
87. Sapadham(1984)
88. Ningalil Oru Sthree(1984)
89. Krishna Guruvayoorappa(1984)..... Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri
90. Koodu Thedunna Parava(1984)
91. Piriyilla Naam(1984)
92. Thacholi Thankappan(1984) .... Keshu
93. Bullet(1984)
94. Nethavu(1984)
95. Onnum Mindatha Bharya(1984).... Thampi
96. Manasse Ninakku Mangalam (1984) Doctor
97. Shabadham (1984) .... Sekhara Pilla
98. Koottinilamkili (1984) .... Yousuf
99. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984) .... Madhavan
100. Iniyenkilum (1983) .... Nambiar
101. Eettappuli (1983) ..... Shekharan
102. Asthram (1983) ....... Stephen
103. Mortuary(1983)...... Narendran
104. Palam(1983)
105. Passport(1983) .... Chandrasenan
106. Hello Madrs Girl(1983)
107. Himam(1983).....Vaasu
108. Bookambam(1983)
109. Ankam(1983) .... Father John
110. Thimingalam(1983).... Kuruppu
111. Kodumkattu(1983)
112. Prathijnja(1983)...Gopalan/KRG Panikkar
113. Aadhipathyam(1983).... Menon
114. Ee Yugam(1983)
115. Thavalam(1983)....Jayaram
116. Maniyara(1983) .... Ansari
117. Visa(1983) .... Abukka
118. Snehabandham(1983)
119. Asuran(1983)
120. Justice Raja(1983)
121. Kadamba(1983)
122. Thalam Thettiya Tharattu(1983)
123. Samrambam(1983)
124. Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare(1983)
125. Varanmare Avashyamundu(1983)
126. Omanathinkal(1983)
127. Bandham(1983)
128. Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal(1983).... Thampi
129. America America (1983) ...... Jackson
130. Ee Nadu (1982) .... Krishna Pillai
131. Innalenkil Nale (1982)
132. Padayottam (1982)
133. Chambalkadu(1982)
134. Mazhu(1982)
135. Ankachamayam(1982)
136. Kazhumaram(1982)
137. Akrosham(1982)
138. Komaram(1982)
139. Mylanchi(1982)..... Abdhurahman Haji
140. Mattuvin Chattagale(1982)
141. Veedu(1982)
142. Chiriyo Chiri(1982)
143. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam(1982)
144. John Jaffer Janardhanan(1982)
145. Aayudham(1982)
146. Idavela(1982)
147. Kattile Pattu(1982)... Panikkar
148. Ahimsa(1982)
149. Marupacha(1982) .... Mammadikka
150. Thadakam(1982)
151. Panchajanyam (1982) .... Balan
152. Ethiralikal(1982) .... Mathai
153. Irattimadhuram(1982) .... K.B. Menon
154. Kanmanikkorumma(1982)
155. Beedikunjamma(1982)....Kunjamma's Father
156. Sree Ayappanum Vavarum(1982)... Otheyanan
157. Kadamba(1982)..... Keshavan
158. Postmortem (1982).... mammokka
159. Koritharicha Naal (1982)
160. Hamsageetham(1981)
161. Ahimsa (1981) .... Kunjutty
162. Sphodanam (1981)
163. Valarthu Mrigangal(1981).... Kumaran
164. Garjanam(1981)
165. Thusharam(1981)
166. Akramanam(1981)
167. Ithihasam(1981)
168. Thrasam(1981)
169. Sangarsham(1981)...... Parsha/Vikraman
170. Raktham(1981)
171. Oppol(1981)
172. Chaatta(1981) .... Velu
173. Randu Mukham(1981)
174. Swapna Ragam(1981)
175. Vazhikal Yathrakkar(1981)
176. Adimachangala(1981)
177. Poochasanyasi(1981)
178. Itha Oru Dhikkari(1981).... Govinda Panikkar
179. Attimari (1981) .... Prasad
180. Kolilakkam (1981)
181. Oppol (1980) .... Govindan
182. Lorry (1980)
183. Chandrahasam (1980)..... Bhaskaran
184. Angadi (1980)
185. Baktha Hanuman(1980)
186. Ivar(1980)
187. Prakadanam(1980) .... Chacko
188. Aswaradham(1980)
189. Bens Vasu(1980)
190. Ival Ee Vazhi Ithu Vare(1980)
191. Kari Puranda Jeevithangal(1980)
192. Kalika(1980)..... Jamal
193. Karimbana(1980)
194. Makaravilakku(1980)
195. Idimuzhakkam(1980) .... Govindan Unnithan
196. Lava (1980) .... Velayudhan
197. Moorkhan (1980) .... Major Chandrasekhar
198. Thenthulli(1979)
199. Yakshipparu(1979)
200. Mamankam(1979)
201. Arattu(1979)
202. Oru Ragam Pala Thalam(1979)
203. Vijayam NAmmude Senani(1979)
204. Valeduthavan Valal(1979)
205. Anubhavangale Nandi(1979)
206. Thacholi Ambu (1978)
207. Agni (1978) .... Moosa
208. Vayanadan Thampan(1978)
209. Ahalya(1978)
210. Black Belt(1978)
211. Soundaryam(1978)
212. Ashokavanam(1978)
213. Chuvanna Vithukal(1978)
214. Rowdy Ramu(1978)
215. Aparadhi(1977) .... Malayi Kunjumon
216. Njavalpazhangal(1976)
217. Panchami(1976) ... Kochuvareed
218. Chottanikkara Amma(1976)
219. Yudhabhoomi(1976)
220. Samasya(1976)
221. Adhithi (1975)
222. Uttarayanam (1975)
223. Udayam Kizhakku Thanne(1974)
224. Thacholi Marumakan Chanthu(1974)...Yenali
225. PAthiravum Pakalvelichavum(1974)
226. Chenda(1973)
227. Swapnam(1973)
228. Soundarya Pooja(1973)
229. Ragging(1973)
230. Darshanam(1973)
231. Mazhakkaru(1973)
232. Mappusakshi(1972)
233. Chembarathi(1972) .... Thomas
234. Panimudakku(1972).... Balan
235. Kuttyedathi(1971).... Kuttayi
236. Nizhalattam (1970) .... Balan
Death[edit]
Balan K. Nair died on 26 August 2000 in Thiruvananthapuram, after prolonged illness.