Nilambur Balan

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]}

Nilambur Balan
Born	Vadakara
Died	(1990-02-04)4 February 1990
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1965–1989
Spouse	Vijayalakshmi
Children	Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha
Parent(s)	Pokkan, Lakshmi

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

• 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)
• Kaathirunna Nimisham (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)
• Criminals (Kayangal) (1975)
• Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
• Chandanachola (1975)
• Love Letter (1975)
• Chattambikkalyaani (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^[5]
• 2013 Karanthoor^[4]
• 2011 Kuttyedathi Vilasini^[6]
• 2009 Mamukkoya^[7]
• 2002 Nilambur Ayisha^[8]
• 1998 K. T. Mohammed