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Bala Singh
Born7 May 1952 (1952-05-07)
Died27 November 2019(2019-11-27) (aged 67)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor
Years active1972–2019

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

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Bala Singh was born in Thaiyalumoodu, 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, Hari, A. L. Vijay, Selvaraghavan 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

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On 27 November 2019, he died at Chennai due to Cardiac arrest.[2]

Filmography

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Tamil films

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Year Film Role Notes
1995 Avatharam Baasi
1996 Indian Treasury department officer
1997 Raasi Kathirvel
Ullaasam Dhamodharan
Porkkaalam
1998 Maru Malarchi Kalingarayan
Pudhumai Pithan
Dhinamdhorum Government officer
Simmarasi
1999 Guest House
Iraniyan
Anantha Poongatre Viswam
Kaama Venkatagiri
2000 Sandhitha Velai
Sudhandhiram
Bharathi
2001 Nila Kaalam Garage owner Television film
Dheena MLA Malarvannan
Maayan
2002 Dhaya Minister
Kannathil Muthamittal Devanathan
Kamarasu
Ivan Politician
Sundhara Travels Politician
Nanba Nanba Edwards
2003 Saamy MLA Aatangkarai Shanmugam
Oruththi
Nala Damayanthi Chettiyar
2004 Virumaandi Rasukkaalai
Udhaya Vanji
Jore
Madhurey Gopal
Dreams
2005 Mannin Maindhan Joseph
Kannamma
2006 Ilakkanam Kayalvizhi's father
Thirupathi
Naalai Kothandam
Pudhupettai Anbu
Rendu Rathnasamy
2007 Muni
Kireedam Maasilamani
Naan Avanillai Minister
2008 Pirivom Santhippom Muthaiya
Bheemaa Krishnamoorthy
Thangam
Ayyavazhi
Uliyin Osai Brammarayar
Pandhayam
2009 Ananda Thandavam
Kandhakottai MLA
Malayan Bakkiyam's father
Jaganmohini
Vannathupoochi Chinnasamy
Vettaikaaran Rajasekhar
Thalai Ezhuthu Pachai
2010 Madrasapattinam Duraisamy
Virunthali Rangarajan
Thambi Arjuna Kaaka
Neethana Avan Vasudevan
2011 Markandeyan Esakki
Ilaignan
Osthe District Collector
Keezha Theru Kicha
Varmam Swamy
Minsaram Sundaramoorthy
Velayudham credited as Pudhupettai Anbu
Thambi Vettothi Sundaram Pakku Paramasivam
2012 Ambuli Dubashi
Idhayam Thiraiarangam
Krishnaveni Panjaalai
Maasi
Porkodi 10am Vaguppu
2013 Chennaiyil Oru Naal Councillor
Jannal Oram Village President
Vathikuchi
Yamuna
2014 Tenaliraman Naganadha
Angusam
Vingyani
Jigarthanda Sandhanam
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja Priya's father
Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal Bai
2015 Kamara Kattu
49-O Dheenadhyalan
Bhooloham Boxing Club Member
2016 Summave Aaduvom
Virumandikum Sivanandikum Sivanandi
Balle Vellaiyathevaa
2017 Enkitta Mothathe
Attu
Kurangu Bommai Viji's father
Valla Desam
2018 Thaanaa Serndha Koottam Gunasekaran
Kadikara Manithargal House owner
Saamy Square MLA Aatangkarai Shanmugam
2019 Sarvam Thaala Mayam Gokul Raj
Neerthirai
Kudimagan
NGK Aruna Giri
Magamuni Politician
2021 Aadhangam
Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala Master

Malayalam films

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Year Film Role Notes
1983 Malamukalile Daivam Landlord
1985 Uyarum Njan Nadake
1987 Jungle Boy
1989 Thadavarayile Rajakkanmaar Ramaswamy
1990 Urvasi
1991 Veendum Oru Aadyaraathri Rajan
Aadyaraathrikku Mumbu
2004 Kanninum Kannadikkum Varadaraja Malan
2005 Maniyarakallan Nagaraja Mannasiar
2008 Mulla
2019 Kalippu Beeran

Telugu films

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Year Film Role Notes
1999 Kama
2013 Gundello Godari Chandri

Hindi film

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Year Film Role Notes
1999 Kaama Tantra

Television

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References

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  1. ^ "K.Balasingh | Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam".
  2. ^ a b "Popular Tamil actor Bala Singh dies at 67 in Chennai". India Today. Ist.
  3. ^ "Tamil actor Bala Singh passes away". 27 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Bala Singh - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos". BookMyShow.
  5. ^ "Bala singh, the character actor". Tamilo. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Sify Movies - Review listing (1970)". Sify. Archived from the original on 13 March 2013.
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