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M.V. Balan(1941-2017)

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M.V. Balan was born on 3 March 1941 in Yatiyantota, Sabaragamuwa Palata, Sri Lanka. He was an actor, known for Sri 296 (1959), Athulweema Thahanam (1966) and Suvineetha Lalani (1961). He died on 14 January 2017 in Ratmalana, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
BornMarch 3, 1941
DiedJanuary 14, 2017(75)
BornMarch 3, 1941
DiedJanuary 14, 2017(75)
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Known for

Sri 296
  • Actor
  • 1959
Athulweema Thahanam
  • Actor
  • 1966
Suvineetha Lalani
  • Actor
  • 1961
Oba Dutu Da
  • Actor
  • 1966

Credits

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Actor

  • Aya Obata Barayi
    • 1998
  • Joe Abeywickrama, Sabeetha Perera, Bandu Samarasinghe, Freddie Silva, and Tennyson Cooray in Cheerio Captain (1995)
    Cheerio Captain
    7.6
    • Pabul
    • 1995
  • Cheerio Doctor
    • Security guard
    • 1991
  • Yukthiyata Wada
    • Guarding henchman
    • 1990
  • Obata Rahasak Kiyannam
    • 1989
  • Mamai Raja (1989)
    Mamai Raja
    7.6
    • River Jump Stopper
    • 1989
  • Kamal Addaraarachchi and Jeevan Kumarathunga in Gedara Budun Amma (1988)
    Gedara Budun Amma
    • Minister Lingam
    • 1988
  • Sinawai Inawai
    • 1973
  • Suhada Pethuma
    • 1973
  • Kalana Mithuro
    • 1971
  • Ataweni Pudumaya
    • 1968
  • Indunila
    • 1968
  • Amathikama
    • 1968
  • London Hamu
    • 1968
  • Okkoma hari
    • 1967

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 3, 1941
    • Yatiyantota, Sabaragamuwa Palata, Sri Lanka
  • Died
    • January 14, 2017
    • Ratmalana, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Did you know

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    He made his acting debut in 1958 film Wanaliya with a minor role. Then he appeared in many dramatic and comedy roles including Wanaliya, Pirimiyek Nisa, Suvineetha Lalani, Ganthera, Sasaraka Hati and Cheriyo Captain.

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