Malayalam actor Kalasala Babu passes away

Malayalam actor Kalasala Babu no more

By Karthika Raveendran
Published: May 14, 2018 10:48 AM IST

Well known Malayalam actor Kalasala Babu passed away on Sunday night in Ernakulam. Reports suggest he had diagnosed with heart ailments and was undergoing treatment for the same for the last three months. He was admitted to Amritha College in Kochi. Reports in Mathrabhumi states he succumbed to o cerebral hemorrhage, Kalasala happens to be the son of famous Ktahikali dancer - Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair and Mohiniyattam dancer Kalyanikutty Amm. Kalasala first tried his hand at Theatre and soon after he moved to small screen and then entered films. He made his debut on the silver screen in Malayalam cinema in Ineya Thedi. The film was directed by Anthony Eastman. The movie also starred Silk Smitha, Sankaradi, Anchankunju. The movie went o to become a flop. He soon began his own drama troupe - Kalasala in Thripunithura. Late veteran actor Thilakan was also part of it. Their first play - Thalavattom was a huge hit. The troupe conducted nine renowned plays.

In 1999, he was part of a thirteen episode television serial - Kala. His role as Rowdy Dasappan was liked by the audience. In the next three years, he went on to be part of 25 mega serials. He returned to the silver screen with Kasthooriman in 2003. It is believed he managed to fill the void created by the absence of N.F. Varghese and Narendra Prasad. He gained huge popularity after playing Dileep's father in Lion. He is best known for his negative characters.

The actor is survived by his wife Lalitha and his children, Sreedevi and Vishwanthan.

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ByKarthika Raveendran
Published: May 14, 2018 10:48 AM IST