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| death_place = [[Edava]], [[Kerala]], India | | death_place = [[Edava]], [[Kerala]], India | ||
| occupation = Film actor, military officer | | occupation = Film actor, military officer | ||
| years_active = 1954–1988, | | years_active = 1954–1988, 2001–2019 | ||
| spouse = Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased) | | spouse = Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased) | ||
| children = 6 | | children = 6 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''G. | '''G. Keshava 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. | ||
==Life and career== | ==Life and career== | ||
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* [[Paalattu Kunjikannan|Paalaattu Kunjikkannan]] (1980) | * [[Paalattu Kunjikannan|Paalaattu Kunjikkannan]] (1980) | ||
* [[Chora Chuvanna Chora]] (1980) | * [[Chora Chuvanna Chora]] (1980) | ||
* | * Chandrahaasam (1980) | ||
* [[Deepam (film)|Deepam]] (1980) | * [[Deepam (film)|Deepam]] (1980) | ||
* [[Vedikkettu]] (1980) | * [[Vedikkettu]] (1980) | ||
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*Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar (2017) | *Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar (2017) | ||
*Nimisham (2018) | *Nimisham (2018) | ||
*Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal | *Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal (2019) | ||
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*2009-2010- Ente Manasaputhri ([[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 (TV channel)|Asianet]]) | ||
* 2010- Mattoruval ([[Surya TV]]) | * 2010- Mattoruval ([[Surya TV]]) | ||
* 2011- 2014 - [[Kumkumapoovu]] ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]) | * 2011- 2014 - [[Kumkumapoovu]] ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]) | ||