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Kishori Ballal
Born 1938-01-01Karnataka, India
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
NaaniRoleKempe GowdaKavya's grandmotherSuryakanthiRoleNannavanuRoleVaruduSandeep's grandmotherPrem KahaniRoleJolly DaysGrandmother of AnkithaAnthu Inthu Preethi BanthuRoleAadavari Matalaku Ardhalu VeruleSharadambaRishiRoleSwadesKaveri AmmaKhushiRoleParvaRoleAnjali GeethanjaliRoleO Nanna NalleRoleSparshaRoleKalyaniRoleMangala SuthraRoleJeevanadiRoleBaalina JyothiRoleMahakshathriyaRoleIvalentha HendthiRole