Balan K. Nair 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 the National Film Award for Best Actor

National Film Award for Best Actor

The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...

 in 1981 for his performance in the movie Oppol

Oppol

Oppol is a 1980 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Balan K. Nair, Menaka, Master Aravind and Shankaradi comprised the major cast. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. in 1975.-Plot:The film revolves around Malu , her...

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Personal life

Balan K. Nair was born to Idakkulam Karinattu Veettil Kutti Raman Nair, a store owner, and Devaki Amma, a housewife in 1939 near Koilandy. Prior to his entry in films, he worked as a mechanic in Kozhikode

Kozhikode

Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...

 and owned a metal workshop. At that time he was associated with Sangamam Theatre in Kozhikode. After his marriage to Sharadha, he moved to Shoranur

Shoranur

Shoranur is a town and a municipality in Palakkad district, Kerala,located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River spread over an area of 32.28 km2.it is a major transport hub , having the largest railway station in the state .Kerala Kalamandalam which is the premier centre for the learning...

 in Palakkad

Palakkad

Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...

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His son Meghanathan is also a Malayalam film actor. Nair is survived by his wife, Sarada, and children, Anil, Meghanathan, Ajayakumar, Latha and Sujatha.

Film career

Balan K. Nair made his debut in the film Nizhalattam, directed by P. N. Menon

P. N. Menon

P. N. Menon was an Indian film director and art director in Malayalam cinema.-Early life:Born in a poor family in a small town called Vadakkaanchery in Kerala, he completed his studies at Thrissur and from School of Art in Chennai. He came to Chennai when he was only 20 years old...

 in 1972. Prior to acting in Malayalam movies, he worked as a stunt double for Bollywood star Dev Anand

Dev Anand

Dharam Dev Anand , better known as Dev Anand , is an Indian Hindi Cinema actor, director and film producer. Dev is the second of three brothers who were active in Hindi Cinema. His brothers are Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand. Their sister, Sheel Kanta Kapur, is the mother of renowned Hindi and...

. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam, mostly in villain roles. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor

Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor

The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor winners:- Best Comedy Artist :The Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedy Artist winners:-References:**...

 in 1974 and 1978 for his roles in Adhiti and Thacholi Ambu. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor

National Film Award for Best Actor

The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...

 for his role as a reformed military officer in the 1981 film Oppol

Oppol

Oppol is a 1980 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Balan K. Nair, Menaka, Master Aravind and Shankaradi comprised the major cast. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. in 1975.-Plot:The film revolves around Malu , her...

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Some of his other well-known movies are Ee Naadu, Aaryan, and Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju.The film is based on a legend about the famous Chekavar warriors of present day northern Kerala...

. His last movie was Kadavu, in which he played the role of a Muslim oarsman.

Selected filmography

• Amaram
  Amaram
  Amaram is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mammootty, Murali, Maathu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Balan K. Nair, Ashokan, Chitra, and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the main roles. The film score is composed by Johnson while the songs are by Raveendran.The...
  
  (1991) .... Pillaichan
• Kadavu (1991)
• Appu (1990) .... Abu
• Gajakesariyogam (1990).... Narayanan Nambiar
• Thazhvaram
  Thazhvaram
  Thazhvaram is a 1990 Malayalam revenge-thriller musical film directed by Bharathan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, starring Mohanlal, Salim Ghouse, Sumalatha, and Sankaradi in the lead roles....
  
  (1990) .... Kanaran
• Indrajaalam
  Indrajaalam
  Indrajaalam is a 1990 Malayalam film by Thambi Kannanthanam starring Mohanlal and Geetha.-Cast:*Mohanlal ... Kannan Nair*Rajan P. Dev ... Carlose*Vijayaraghavan ... Thankappan*Mohan Jose ... Michael*Geetha ... Jayanthi*Jose Prakash ... Baba...
  
  (1989) .... Ayyappan Nair
• Adhipan
  Adhipan
  Adhipan is a 1989 Malayalam film written by Jagadeesh and directed by K. Madhu with Mohanlal in the lead role.-Cast:* Mohanlal as Shyam Prakash* Parvathy as Radhika* Devan* Janardhanan as Kaimal* Balan K...
  
  (1989) .... Mashu
• Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
  Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
  Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju.The film is based on a legend about the famous Chekavar warriors of present day northern Kerala...
  
  (1989) .... Kannappan Chekavar
• Aryan (1988)
• Abkari (1988) .... Chathunny
• Aranyakam (1988) .... Ravunni
• Nineteen Twenty One (1988) .... Beeran
• Naradhan Keralathil (1987) .... Ex M. P. Menon
• Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
  Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
  Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar is a Malayalam movie released meaning Kings On Earth in 1987 directed by Thambi Kannanthanam and featuring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Jagathy. The scion of Thekkumkoor royal family wanted to introduce his heir to democracy. For this sole purpose he bribes the Chief Minister...
  
  (1987) Chief Minister
• T. P. Balagopalan M. A. (1986) .... Anitha's father
• Mangamma Sabatham (1985)
• Adiyozhukkukal (1984)
• Koottinilamkili (1984) .... Yousuf
• Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
  Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
  Aalkkoottathil Thaniye is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal and Seema.-Plot:...
  
  (1984) .... Madhavan
• Iniyenkilum (1983) .... Nambiar
• Ee Nadu (1982) .... Krishna Pillai
• Innalenkil Nale (1982)
• Padayottam (1982)
• Ahimsa (1981) .... Kunjutty
• Sphodanam (1981)
• Kolilakkam
  Kolilakkam
  Kolilakkam is a 1981 Malayalam film directed by Vijayanandh, and starring Jayan.This was Jayan's last film before his death. His death happened during the shooting of this movie in which he was supposed to board a moving helicopter from a bike. The helicopter carrying him hit the ground while he...
  
  (1981)
• Oppol
  Oppol
  Oppol is a 1980 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Balan K. Nair, Menaka, Master Aravind and Shankaradi comprised the major cast. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. in 1975.-Plot:The film revolves around Malu , her...
  
  (1980) .... Govindan
• Lorry (1980)
• Angadi (1980)
• Lava (1980) .... Velayudhan
• Moorkhan (1980) .... Major Chandrasekhar
• Thacholi Ambu (1978)
• Agni (1978) .... Moosa
• Uttarayanam (1974)
• Adhithi (1974)
• Nizhalattam (1972)

Awards

National Film Awards

National Film Awards

The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...

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• Best Actor
  National Film Award for Best Actor
  The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...
  
   - 1981 - Oppol

Kerala State Film Awards:

• Second Best Actor
  Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor
  The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor winners:- Best Comedy Artist :The Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedy Artist winners:-References:**...
  
   - 1974 - Adhithi
• Second Best Actor
  Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor
  The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor winners:- Best Comedy Artist :The Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedy Artist winners:-References:**...
  
   - 1978 - Thacholi Ambu

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