Bala Singh
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Bala Singh | |
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Born | 7 May 1952 |
Died | 27 November 2019 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 67)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1972–2019 |
Bala Singh (7 May 1952[1] – 27 November 2019[2]) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films. After making his debut in Nassar's Avatharam (1995), he appeared as the antagonist in over a hundred films.[3]
Early life and career[edit]
Bala Singh was born in Kaliyakkavilai, near Marthandam in Kanyakumari District.[4]
Bala Singh initially began his career featuring in stage plays and trained with the National School of Drama, before being handed his first film role in Nassar's Avatharam (1995).[5] He played the role of the chief antagonist, Baasi, an expelled troupe member and won critical acclaim for his performance in the film. He has since played supporting roles in films directed by Shankar, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, often playing the role of villain.
In 2009, he played a lead role of a grandfather in Vannathupoochi, in a film which explored the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren.[6]
Death[edit]
On 27 November 2019, he died at Chennai due to Cardiac arrest.[2]
Filmography[edit]
Tamil films[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Avatharam | Baasi | |
1996 | Indian | ||
1997 | Raasi | Kathirvel | |
1997 | Ullaasam | Dhamodharan | |
1998 | Maru Malarchi | Kalingarayan | |
1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | ||
1998 | Dhinamdhorum | Government officer | |
1998 | Simmarasi | ||
1999 | Guest House | ||
1999 | Iraniyan | ||
1999 | Anantha Poongatre | ||
1999 | Kaama | Venkatagiri | |
2000 | Sandhitha Velai | ||
2000 | Sudhandhiram | ||
2000 | Bharathi | ||
2001 | Nila Kaalam | Garage owner | Television film |
2001 | Dheena | Malarvannan | |
2001 | Maayan | ||
2002 | Dhaya | Minister | |
2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Devanathan | |
2002 | Kamarasu | ||
2002 | Ivan | ||
2002 | Sundhara Travels | Politician | |
2002 | Nanba Nanba | Edwards | |
2003 | Saamy | ||
2003 | Oruththi | ||
2003 | Nala Damayanthi | Chettiyar | |
2004 | Virumaandi | Rasukkaalai | |
2004 | Udhaya | Ramji | |
2004 | Jore | ||
2004 | Madhurey | ||
2004 | Dreams | ||
2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Joseph | |
2005 | Kannamma | ||
2006 | Ilakkanam | Kayalvizhi's father | |
2006 | Thirupathi | ||
2006 | Naalai | Kothandam | |
2006 | Pudhupettai | Anbu | |
2006 | Rendu | Rathnasamy | |
2007 | Muni | ||
2007 | Kireedam | Maasilamani | |
2007 | Naan Avanillai | Minister | |
2008 | Bheemaa | ||
2008 | Thangam | ||
2008 | Ayyavazhi | ||
2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Muthaiya | |
2008 | Uliyin Osai | Brammarayar | |
2009 | Ananda Thandavam | ||
2009 | Kandhakottai | MLA | |
2009 | Malayan | ||
2009 | Jaganmohini | ||
2009 | Vannathupoochi | ||
2009 | Vettaikaaran | Rajasekhar | |
2009 | Thalai Ezhuthu | Pachai | |
2010 | Madrasapattinam | Duraisamy | |
2010 | Virunthali | Rangarajan | |
2010 | Thambi Arjuna | Kaaka | |
2010 | Neethana Avan | Vasudevan | |
2011 | Markandeyan | Esakki | |
2011 | Ilaignan | ||
2011 | Osthe | ||
2011 | Keezha Theru Kicha | ||
2011 | Varmam | ||
2011 | Minsaram | Sundaramoorthy | |
2011 | Velayudham | credited as Pudhupettai Anbu | |
2011 | Thambi Vettothi Sundaram | Pakku Paramasivam | |
2012 | Ambuli | Dubashi | |
2012 | Idhayam Thiraiarangam | ||
2012 | Krishnaveni Panjaalai | ||
2012 | Maasi | ||
2012 | Porkodi 10am Vaguppu | ||
2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Councillor | |
2013 | Jannal Oram | Village President | |
2013 | Vathikuchi | ||
2013 | Yamuna | ||
2014 | Tenaliraman | Naganadha | |
2014 | Angusam | ||
2014 | Vingyani | ||
2014 | Jigarthanda | Sandhanam | |
2014 | Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Priya's father | |
2014 | Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal | Bai | |
2015 | Kamara Kattu | ||
2015 | 49-O | Dheenadhyalan | |
2015 | Bhooloham | ||
2016 | Summave Aaduvom | ||
2016 | Virumandikum Sivanandikum | Sivanandi | |
2016 | Balle Vellaiyathevaa | ||
2017 | Enkitta Mothathe | ||
2017 | Attu | ||
2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Viji's father | |
2017 | Valla Desam | ||
2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Gunasekaran | |
2018 | Kadikara Manithargal | House owner | |
2018 | Saamy Square | MLA Aatangkarai Shanmugam | |
2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Gokul Raj | |
2019 | Neerthirai | ||
2019 | Kudimagan | ||
2019 | NGK | Aruna Giri | |
2019 | Magamuni | Politician | |
2021 | Aadhangam | ||
2021 | Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala | Master |
Malayalam films[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Malamukalile Daivam | Landlord | |
1985 | Uyarum Njan Nadake | ||
1987 | Jungle Boy | ||
1989 | Thadavarayile Rajakkanmaar | Ramaswamy | |
1991 | Veendum Oru Aadyaraathri | Rajan | |
2004 | Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Chinna Thevar | |
2005 | Maniyarakallan | Nagaraja Mannasiar | |
2008 | Mulla | ||
2019 | Kalippu | Beeran |
Telugu films[edit]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Gundello Godari | Chandri |
Television[edit]
- Soolam (2002–2004)
- Rudhraveenai (2003–2004)
- Raja Rajeshwari (2004-2007)
- Nalla Neram (2013–2014)
- Aathira (2015–2016)
- Keladi Kanmani (2017)
- Vanathai Pola (2020) (Photo Appearance)
References[edit]
- ↑ "K.Balasingh | Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Popular Tamil actor Bala Singh dies at 67 in Chennai". India Today. Ist.
- ↑ "Tamil actor Bala Singh passes away". 27 November 2019.
- ↑ "Bala Singh - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos". BookMyShow.
- ↑ "Bala singh, the character actor". Tamilo. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Sify Movies - Review listing (1970)". www.sify.com.
External links[edit]
- Bala Singh on IMDb