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| birth_name        = G Keshava Pillai
| birth_name        = G Keshava Pillai
| birth_date        = {{Birth month and age|1924|07|}}
| birth_date        = July 1924
| birth_place        = [[Chirayinkeezhu]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kingdom of Travancore]], [[British India]]
| birth_place        = [[Chirayinkeezhu]], [[Kingdom of Travancore]], [[British India]]
| death_date        = 31 December 2021 (aged 97)
| death_place        = [[Edava]], [[Kerala]], India
| occupation        = Film actor, military officer
| occupation        = Film actor, military officer
| years_active      = 1954–1988, 2001–present
| years_active      = 1954–1988, 2001–2018
| spouse            = Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased)
| spouse            = Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased)
| children          = 6
| children          = 6
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'''G. K. Pillai''' (born July 1924) is an Indian actor and former army and naval officer known for his work in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He has been acting for 65 years and has acted in more than 325 Malayalam films, known for revolutionising the role of the [[antagonist]] in [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]] and [[Television in India|television]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chelangad|first=Saju|date=2015-05-03|title=A film and some hullabaloo|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/a-film-and-some-hullabaloo/article7164763.ece|access-date=2021-05-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is known for his acclaimed villain roles in Vadakkanpattu action films, historical films and other action films during the 70s & 80s. He has also taken many notable roles in family-focused films and TV shows. He is the only actor after [[Jayan]], during the 80s, to have done most of his stunts in films without the use of stunt doubles.
'''G. K. Pillai''' (July 1924 – 31 December 2021) was an Indian actor and army and naval officer known for his work in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He was active for 65 years in more than 325 Malayalam films, known for revolutionising the role of the [[antagonist]] in [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]] and [[Television in India|television]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=P. K. Ajith|date=2021-12-31|title=A towering presence in Malayalam cinema for seven decades|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-towering-presence-in-malayalam-cinema-for-seven-decades/article38080571.ece|access-date=2021-12-31|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Veteran Malayalam actor G K Pillai Passes Away At 97|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-veteran-malayalam-actor-g-k-pillai-passes-away-at-97/407653|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-31|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=ലേഖകൻ|first=മാധ്യമം|date=2021-12-31|title=നടൻ ജി.കെ പിള്ള അന്തരിച്ചു|url=https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/actor-gk-pillai-passes-away-901797|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-01|work=[[Madhyamam]]|language=ml}}</ref> He was known for his acclaimed villain roles in Vadakkanpattu action films, historical films and other action films during the 70s and 80s. He took also many notable roles in family-focused films and TV shows. He is the only actor after [[Jayan]], during the 80s, to have done most of his stunts in films without the use of stunt doubles.


==Background==
==Life and career==
'''G. K. Pillai''' was born in [[Varkala]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]] to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to Late Ulpalakshiyamma and has six children<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalam-varika-11-Nov-2013|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/113/22|publisher=mangalamvarika.com|access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref> named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan. His debut movie was '''[[Snehaseema]]''' <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/312703/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=15 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215014015/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/312703/ |archive-date=15 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> in 1954.
Pillai was born in [[Chirayinkeezhu]] in July 1924 to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to Late Ulpalakshiyamma and has six children named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan.<ref>{{Cite news|title=നടൻ ജി.കെ പിള്ള അന്തരിച്ചു|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/actor-gk-pillai-passed-away-1.6317577|access-date=2021-12-31|work=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> His debut movie was [[Snehaseema]] in 1954.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/312703/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215014015/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/312703/|archive-date=15 December 2013|access-date=15 December 2013}}</ref> He joined Indian military before entering films. He served in both Indian army and Indian Navy. After a long career in films, he began to act in TV serials too. His TV debut was in the serial 'Aakaasaththile Paravakal ', directed by Madhupal  and telecast in [[Surya TV|Kairali TV]]. He later appeared in many TV serials. His portrayal in the serial '[[Kumkumapoovu]]' got wide attention. Ulpalakshi Amma, his wife, predeceased him in 2011. Pillai died at his home in Edava on 31 December 2021 at the age of 97.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Veteran Malayalam actor GK Pilla dies at 97|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/12/31/veteran-malayalam-actor-gk-pilla-dies-at-97.html|access-date=2021-12-31|work=OnManorama}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=നടൻ ജി.കെ.പിള്ള അന്തരിച്ചു; മുന്നൂറിലേറെ സിനിമകളിൽ നിറസാന്നിധ്യം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2021/12/31/actor-g-k-pillai-passed-away.html|access-date=2021-12-31|work=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Veteran Malayalam actor G K Pillai dies at 97|work=[[Press Trust of India]]|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/13010495_Veteran-Malayalam-actor-G-K-Pillai-dies-at-97.html}}</ref>
He joined Indian military before entering films . He served in both Indian army and Indian Navy .


==Awards==
==Awards==
*2005  Best Character Actor (for his role in serial :Megham)-Asianet television awards
*2005  Best Character Actor (for his role in serial :Megham)–Asianet television awards
* 2011 Madras Film Fans Association
* 2011 Madras Film Fans Association
* 2011 RAGAMALIKA – JAYAN AWARD
* 2011 Jayan Ragamalika Award
* 2011 Prem Nazir Award
* 2011 Prem Nazir Award
* 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his role in [[Kumkumapoovu]] )- Asianet Television Awards 2012
* 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his role in [[Kumkumapoovu]] )- Asianet Television Awards 2012
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==Television==
==Television==              
* Porutham
* 2001 - Porutham ([[Surya TV]])
* 2005 -[[Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series)]] ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* 2005 -[[Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series)]] ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* 2005 - Megham ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* 2004 - Megham ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
*2007-2008- Ente Manasaputhri ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* 2006 - Ammamanassu ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
*2009-2010- Ente Manasaputhri ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
*2009-Pakalmazha ([[Amrita TV]])
*2009-Pakalmazha ([[Amrita TV]])
*2010 : Autograph (Asianet)
* 2010 - Autograph (Asianet)
* 2010- Mattoruval ([[Surya TV]])
* 2010- Mattoruval ([[Surya TV]])
* 2011- 2014 - [[Kumkumapoovu]] ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* 2011- 2014 - [[Kumkumapoovu]] ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
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* 2012- Manasaveena ([[Mazhavil Manorama]])
* 2012- Manasaveena ([[Mazhavil Manorama]])
* 2013- [[Chattambi Kalyani]]( [[Jai hind]])
* 2013- [[Chattambi Kalyani]]( [[Jai hind]])
* 2014- [[Dhathuputhri]] ([[Mazhavil Manorama]])
* 2014- Avalude Katha ([[Surya TV]])
* 2014- Avalude Katha ([[Surya TV]])
* 2015- [[Dhathuputhri]] ([[Mazhavil Manorama]])
* 2015- Spandhanam ([[Surya TV]])
* 2015- Spandhanam ([[Surya TV]])
* 2017-2018 :[[Mamangam (TV series)|Mamangam]] (Flowers TV)
* 2017-2018 :[[Mamangam (TV series)|Mamangam]] (Flowers TV)
* Aanineyum Pennineyum Kurichu (DD Malayalam) - telefilm
* Aanineyum Pennineyum Kurichu (DD Malayalam) - telefilm
* 2019 -Thamarathumbi - ([[Surya TV]])


==References==
==References==
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*http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?sletter=G&pigsection=Actor&picata=1
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIYVgaZcZK4
*http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/G.K.Pillai-2971
*http://oldmalayalamcinema.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/gk-pillai-58-active-years-as-an-actor-in-malayalam-movies/


==External links==
==External links==
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Revision as of 07:13, 3 January 2022


G. K. Pillai
Born
G Keshava Pillai

July 1924
Chirayinkeezhu, Kingdom of Travancore, British India
Died31 December 2021 (aged 97)
Edava, Kerala, India
OccupationFilm actor, military officer
Years active1954–1988, 2001–2018
Spouse(s)Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased)
Children6

G. K. Pillai (July 1924 – 31 December 2021) was an Indian actor and army and naval officer known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He was active for 65 years in more than 325 Malayalam films, known for revolutionising the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema and television.[1][2][3] He was known for his acclaimed villain roles in Vadakkanpattu action films, historical films and other action films during the 70s and 80s. He took also many notable roles in family-focused films and TV shows. He is the only actor after Jayan, during the 80s, to have done most of his stunts in films without the use of stunt doubles.

Life and career

Pillai was born in Chirayinkeezhu in July 1924 to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to Late Ulpalakshiyamma and has six children named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan.[4][5] His debut movie was Snehaseema in 1954.[6] He joined Indian military before entering films. He served in both Indian army and Indian Navy. After a long career in films, he began to act in TV serials too. His TV debut was in the serial 'Aakaasaththile Paravakal ', directed by Madhupal and telecast in Kairali TV. He later appeared in many TV serials. His portrayal in the serial 'Kumkumapoovu' got wide attention. Ulpalakshi Amma, his wife, predeceased him in 2011. Pillai died at his home in Edava on 31 December 2021 at the age of 97.[7][5][8]

Awards

  • 2005 Best Character Actor (for his role in serial :Megham)–Asianet television awards
  • 2011 Madras Film Fans Association
  • 2011 Jayan Ragamalika Award
  • 2011 Prem Nazir Award
  • 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his role in Kumkumapoovu )- Asianet Television Awards 2012
  • 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Flowers Television Awards
  • 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award (for his roles in several serials )- Janmabhoomi Television Awards

Filmography

Television

References

  1. ↑ Kumar, P. K. Ajith (31 December 2021). "A towering presence in Malayalam cinema for seven decades". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  2. ↑ "Veteran Malayalam actor G K Pillai Passes Away At 97". Outlook (Indian magazine). Retrieved 31 December 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ ലേഖകൻ, മാധ്യമം (31 December 2021). "നടൻ ജി.കെ പിള്ള അന്തരിച്ചു". Madhyamam (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 1 January 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "നടൻ ജി.കെ പിള്ള അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "നടൻ ജി.കെ.പിള്ള അന്തരിച്ചു; മുന്നൂറിലേറെ സിനിമകളിൽ നിറസാന്നിധ്യം". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  6. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ↑ "Veteran Malayalam actor GK Pilla dies at 97". OnManorama. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  8. ↑ "Veteran Malayalam actor G K Pillai dies at 97". Press Trust of India.

External links

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