G. K. Pillai (actor)

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

G. K. Pillai (born 1924) is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He and has been acting for 58 years and has acted in more than 325 Malayalam films, known for revolutionising the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema and television.

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

Television

References

  1. ↑ "Mangalam-varika-11-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  2. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/312703/



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