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Balan K. Nair
Actor

Balan K. Nair

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Playing forceful character roles in Malayalam cinema, including Oppol.

Oppol · Kadavu

Born
4 April 1933
Birthplace
Chemancheri
Died
26 August 2000

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Balan K. Nair

Balan K. Nair was an Indian actor known for villains and complex supporting characters in Malayalam films.

Early life

Beginnings

Left school to support his siblings, worked as a mechanic and began acting in theatre as a teenager.

Career

  1. 1970

    Film debut

    Appeared in Nizhalattam.

  2. 1970s

    Character roles

    Established himself in Malayalam cinema.

  3. 1981

    National Film Award

    Won Best Actor for Oppol.

Selected work

Oppol

Played Govindan, a former military man.

Kadavu

Played an oarsman in M. T. Vasudevan Nair’s film.

Beyond work

Family

His son Meghanathan also became an actor.

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