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Kishori Ballal

Acting Born Jan 1, 1938 Karnataka, India 20 credits

Biography

Kishori Ballal (1937/1938 – 18 February 2020) was an Indian actress who was known for her works in Kannada cinema.

The actress made her debut in 1960 with Ivalentha Hendthi and since then in a career spanning over 15 years, she has appeared in 72 films and along the way has worked with some of the most renowned directors and stalwart actors. Apart from Kannada film, the actress has also worked in Hindi films most notably as the caretaker of Shah Rukh Khan in the critically acclaimed Swades. Television roles include the matriarch in long running serial Amruthavarshini.

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Known for

Film

Swades

as Kaveri Amma

Full filmography

  • Swades (2004) as Kaveri Amma
  • Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) as Sharadamba
  • Varudu (2010) as Sandeep's grandmother
  • Suryakanthi (2010)
  • Sparsha (2000)
  • Rishi (2005)
  • Kempe Gowda (2011) as Kavya's grandmother
  • Kalyani (1997)
  • Naani (2016)
  • O Nanna Nalle (2000)
  • Khushi (2003)
  • Parva (2002)
  • Jeevanadi (1996)
  • Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu (2008)
  • Ivalentha Hendthi (1990)
  • Mangala Suthra (1997)
  • Baalina Jyothi (1996)
  • Jolly Days (2009) as Grandmother of Ankitha
  • Anjali Geethanjali (2001)
  • Mahakshathriya (1994)