Bala Singh
Bala Singh | |
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| Born | April 24, 1952 |
| Died | November 27, 2019 [1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1972–2019 |
Bala Singh (1952 - 2019) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films. After making his debut in Nassar's Avatharam (1995), he has appeared as the antagonist in over a hundred films.
Career
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).[2] 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.[3]He died at the age of 67 on 27th November 2019.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Malamukalile Daivam | Landlord | Malayalam film |
| 1985 | Uyarum Njan Nadake | Malayalam film | |
| 1987 | Jungle Boy | Malayalam film | |
| 1989 | Thadavarayile Rajakkanmaar | Ramaswamy | Malayalam film |
| 1991 | Veendum Oru Aadyaraathri | Rajan | Malayalam film |
| 1995 | Avatharam | Baasi | |
| 1996 | Indian | ||
| 1997 | Raasi | Kathirvel | |
| 1997 | Ullaasam | Dhamodharan | |
| 1998 | Maru Malarchi | Kalingarayan | |
| 1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | ||
| 1998 | Dhinamdhorum | ||
| 1998 | Simmarasi | ||
| 1999 | Guest House | ||
| 1999 | Iraniyan | ||
| 1999 | Anantha Poongatre | ||
| 1999 | Kaama | Venkatagiri | |
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | ||
| 2000 | Sudhandhiram | ||
| 2000 | Bharathi | ||
| 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 | Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Chinna Thevar | Malayalam film |
| 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 | Mulla | Malayalam film | |
| 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 | |
| 2011 | Markandeyan | Esakki | |
| 2011 | Ilaignan | ||
| 2011 | Osthe | ||
| 2011 | Keezha Theru Kicha | ||
| 2011 | Varmam | ||
| 2011 | Minsaram | ||
| 2011 | Thambi Vettothi Sundaram | Pakku Paramasivam | |
| 2012 | Ambuli | Dubashi | |
| 2012 | Idhayam Thiraiarangam | ||
| 2012 | Krishnaveni Panjaalai | ||
| 2012 | Maasi | ||
| 2012 | Ithanai Naalai Engirunthai | Unreleased | |
| 2012 | Porkodi 10am Vaguppu | ||
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Councillor | |
| 2013 | Jannal Oram | Village President | |
| 2013 | Vathikuchi | ||
| 2013 | Neelam | Kuppathu Thalaivar | Unreleased |
| 2013 | Yamuna | ||
| 2013 | Gundello Godari | Telugu film | |
| 2013 | Maranthen Mannithen | ||
| 2014 | Tenaliraman | Naganadha | |
| 2014 | Angusam | ||
| 2014 | Vingyani | ||
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Sandhanam | |
| 2014 | Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Priya's father | |
| 2014 | Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal | Bai | |
| 2015 | 49-O | Dheenadhyalan | |
| 2015 | Bhooloham | ||
| 2016 | Summave Aaduvom | ||
| 2016 | Virumandikkum Sivanandikkum | ||
| 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 |
Television
- Soolam (2002–2004)
- Rudhraveenai(2003–2004)
- Nalla Neram (2013–2014)
- Aathira (2015–2016)
Death
On 27 November 2019, He passed away at chennai due to Cardiac arrest.
References
- ^ http://www.nadigarsangam.org/member/k-balasingh/
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/vannathupoochi-review-tamil-14903481.html
External links
- Bala Singh at IMDb