Nilambur Balan

Nilambur Balan
Born	Nilambur
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1965–1989
Spouse(s)	Vijayalakshmi
Children	Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha

Nilambur Balan is 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.

Biography

He was born at Nilambur. He was a famous theater artist before becoming a cine artist. He is an actor who voiced for equitable social development. Balan acted in many films, including the memorable Sankupushpam. He is married to Vjayalakshmi on 8 December 1957. They have 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 instituted in memory of actor Nilambur Balan by the Nilambur Balan Anusmarana Samithi, to the personalities, for their contribution to the theater-cinema field.^[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^[6]
2011 Kuttyedathi Vilasini^[7]
2009 Mamukkoya^[8]
2002 Nilambur Ayisha^[9]
1998 K. T. Mohammed