- M.V. Balan was born on March 3, 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 January 14, 2017 in Ratmalana, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- 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.
- He joined Ceylon Studios as a technician in 1958 and was first involved as a lighting artist in the film Sihanaya.
- Balan has worked as a film production manager, assistant director, choreographer and a filmmaker.
- Apart from Sinhala films, Balan also directed several Sri Lankan Tamil films such as Manjal Kunkumam and Nirmala.
- M. V. Balan was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema. His career spanned for more than four decades.
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