G. K. Pillai (actor)

G. K. Pillai
G. K. Pillai
Born	G Keshava Pilla; July 1924; Chirayinkeezhu
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1954-1988 , 2001-Present
Spouse	Ulpalakshiyamma (deceased)
Children	6
Parent(s)	Perumpaattathil Govindapillai, Saraswathi Amma

Biography

G. K. Pillai (born 1924) is an Indian actor 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 Indian cinema and television.^{[citation needed]}

Background

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^[1] named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B Pilla, Chandramohanan and K Priyadarshanan. His debut movie was Snehaseema ^[2] in 1954.

Awards

2005 Best Character Actor (for his role in serial :Megham)-Asianet television awards
2011 Madras Film Fans Association
2011 RAGAMALIKA – JAYAN 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

Snehaseema (1954).... Pooppally Thomas
Manthravaadi (1956)
Deva Sundari (1957)
Achanum Makanum (1957)
Minnunnathellam Ponnalla (1957)
Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu (1958)..... Gopi
Arappavan (1961)
Jnaana Sundari (1961).... King Shimayon
Ummini Thanka (1961) .... Raman Thampi
Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962)
Vidhi Thanna Vilakku (1962)
Veluthambi Dalawa (1962)
Swargarajyam (1962)
Snapaka Yohannan (1963).... Pilate
Kalayum Kaaminiyum (1963)
Kadathukaran (1965)...Rajan
Rajamalli (1965)
Kavyamela (1965) .... Dr.Panikkar
Kalithozhan (1966)
Puthri (1966) .... Chackochan
Sthanarthi Saramma (1966) .... Thomachan
Kanakachilanka (1966)
Tharavattamma (1966).... Madhavankutty
Kadamattathachan (1966)
Ashwamedham (1967).... Mohanan's Father
Bhagyamudra (1967)
Ollathu Mathi (1967)
Pooja (1967)
Chithramela (1967)
Paathira Pattu (1967)
Kottayam Kolacase (1967)
Cochin Express (1967)
Kanaatha Veshangal (1967)
Inspector (1968)
Punnapra Vayalar (1968)...SI Rajan
Lakshaprabhu (1968)
Kaayalkkarayil (1968)
Anchusundarikal (1968)
Padunna Puzha (1968) .... Govinda Pilla
Agnipareeksha (1968) .... Krishna Kuruppu
Danger Biscuit (1969)..... K.J.Pillai
Kannoor Deluxe (1969) .... K B Pilla
Moodalmanju (1970) ....Chandrasekharan Nair
Naazhikakkallu (1970)
Ezhuthaatha Kadha (1970)
Othenente Makan (1970) .... Kunkan
Lottery Ticket (1970)
Mindaapennu (1970) .... Kunjikelu Menon
Kaakkathampuraatti (1970)
Vimochanasamaram (1971)
Agnimrigam (1971)
Yogamullaval (1971)
Panchavan Kaadu (1971)....Thanu Pilla
Aromalunni (1972)
Nrithasaala (1972)..... Vamban Velayudan
Maaya (1972).... Panki Pilla
Jesus (1973)
Thenaruvi (1973)
Football Champion (1973).... John Stephen
Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
Thumbolarcha (1974)... Udayappa Chekavar
Durga (1974)
Udyaanalakshmi (1976)
Seemanthaputhran (1976)
Light House (1976)
Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977)
Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha (1977)
Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva (1977)
Thacholi Ambu (1978)
Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
Aanakkalari (1978)
Aanappaachan (1978)
Raju Rahim (1978)
Irumbazhikal (1979) ... Sankara Pilla
Choola (1979)
Lava (1980) .... Police officer
Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980)
Chora Chuvanna Chora (1980)
Chandrahaasam (1980)
Deepam (1980)
Vedikkettu (1980)
Sanchari (1981) .... Keshavan
Avathaaram (1981) .... Parameshwaran Pilla
Valarthumrigangal (1981)
Manassinte Theerthayaathra (1981)
Orikkalkkoodi (1981)
Ankuram (1982)
Ee Nadu (1982) .... Joshi John
Padayottam (1982)
Vidhichathum Kothichathum (1982)
Jambulingam (1982)
Rathilayam (1983)
Iniyenkilum (1983)
Aazhi (1985)
Vellam (1985)
Kulambadikal (1986)
August 1 (1988)
Ee Raavil (2001)
Kanavu (2002)
Madhuram (2002)
Koottu (2004)
Mukhamariyaathe (2006)
NaalU Pennungal (2007)
Thathwamasi (2009)
Njaan Sanchaari (2010)
Kaaryasthan (2010)
The Metro (2011)
Warning (2012)
Loka Samastha (2015)
Elinjikkavu PO (2015)
Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015)
Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar (2017)
Nimisham (2018)
Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal

Television

2005 -Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series) (Asianet)
2005 - Megham (Asianet)
2007-2008- Ente Manasaputhri (Asianet)
2009-Pakalmazha (Amrita TV)
2010 : Autograph (Asianet)
2010- Mattoruval (Surya TV)
2011- 2014 - Kumkumapoovu (Asianet)
2011- Ividam Swargamanu (Surya TV)
2011- Veera Marthanda Varma (Surya TV)
2012- Manasaveena (Mazhavil Manorama)
2013- Chattambi Kalyani( Jai hind)
2014- Dhathuputhri (Mazhavil Manorama)
2014- Avalude Katha (Surya TV)
2017-2018 :Mamangam (Flowers TV)

References

^ "Mangalam-varika-11-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

[1] "Mangalam-varika-11-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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