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{{Infobox person
| name = Nilambur Balan
| image =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Vadakara]]
| occupation = Film actor
| nationality = Indian
| parents = Pokkan, Lakshmi
| spouse = Vijayalakshmi
| children = Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha
| years_active = 1965–1989
}}
'''Nilambur Balan''' was an [[India]]n actor in [[Malayalam movie]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=2237 |title=Nilambur Balan |publisher=Malayalachalachithram.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> He was one of the prominent supporting actor in late 1960s and 1970s in [[Malayalam film|Malayalam]] movies. He has acted in more than 50 movies.

==Biography==
He was born at [[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 have started a drama troupe, ''Kalithara'', and acted together in many dramas. His wife is Kerala State Theater Award winning actress.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Vijayalakshmi%20Balan&category=actors |title=Profile of Malayalam Actor Vijayalakshmi Balan |publisher=En.msidb.org |date= |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> The couple has three children Santhosh, Vijayakumar, Asha. He died on 4 February 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/04/17/stories/2010041760380700.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101063023/http://www.hindu.com/2010/04/17/stories/2010041760380700.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-01-01 |title=Archive News |date=2010-04-17|work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>
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.<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nilambur-balan-award/article4363714.ece |title=Nilambur Balan award - KERALA |publisher=The Hindu |date=2013-01-31 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>

==Partial filmography==
===As an actor===
{{Div col|colwidth=30em}}
* 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)
{{div col end}}

===Direction===
* Anyarude Bhoomi (1979)

==Recipients of Nilumbur Balan Award==
* 2014 [[Santha Devi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20100125/1432374.html |title=Actor Shantha Devi bags Nilambur Balan Memorial Award |publisher=News.webindia123.com |date=2010-01-25 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>
* 2013 Karanthoor<ref name="thehindu1"/>
* 2011 [[Kuttyedathi Vilasini]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/award-for-kuttyedathi-vilasini/article1151714.ece |title=Award for Kuttyedathi Vilasini - KERALA |publisher=The Hindu |date=2011-02-03 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>
* 2009 [[Mamukkoya]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/22/stories/2009012252540300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090125033348/http://hindu.com/2009/01/22/stories/2009012252540300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-01-25 |title=Archive News |date=2009-01-22|work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>
* 2002 [[Nilambur Ayisha]]<ref>{{cite web|author=The Milli Gazette, OPI, Pharos Media |url=http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/15022002/15022200241.htm |title=Awards, The Milli Gazette, Vol. 3 No. 4 |publisher=Milligazette.com |date=2002-02-28 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>
* 1998 [[K. T. Mohammed]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0049413}}
*[http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Nilamboor%20Balan&limit=35 Nilambur Balan at MSI]

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