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Gandhimati Balan entered the Malayalam film industry, where big production brands were playing, by turning his own mother’s name into a brand. Immortal films like Thuwanathumpill, Panchavadipalam and Sukhamo Devi were born in Balan’s production company, Gandhimati.
Gandhimati was the name given by Mahatma Gandhi to the boy’s mother. He added his mother’s name to his own and grew it into a big brand. At one time, he was the producer who had made the most films with Mohanlal and Mammootty. Led glass and chilukkam manufacturing duties.
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He has done the most number of films with the immortal director Padmarajan. And the sudden death of Padmarajan, who was sleeping in a room, left him paralyzed. That also became a reason to withdraw from the film.
Balan spearheaded the formation of Amma, an organization of Malayalam film actors, and organized several star shows under the name Amma Show. He was one of the rare filmmakers who managed to make films with artistic value rather than just commercial success. Balan, who worked in many social sectors including Rotary, had a large circle of friends.
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Apart from the film industry, Balan was a colorful presence in literary, social and cultural fields. He was also active in plantation and real estate businesses.
Lives in Artech Meenakshi, Vashuthakkad, Thiruvananthapuram.
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