Gandhimathi Balan Passes Away While Undergoing Treatment At The Age Of 66; Mohanlal Mourns Malayalam Producer’s Death- REPORTS
Gandhimathi Balan breathed his last at the age of 66 in Thiruvananthapuram while undergoing treatment at a local hospital
Veteran Malayalam movie producer and film distributor Gandhimathi Balan left for his heavenly abode on Wednesday. At the age of 66, he breathed his last in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Having made a name for himself in the entertainment industry for producing some of the most groundbreaking movies, passed away while he was undergoing treatment at a local hospital reports Indian Express. The Malayalam industry and the movie fanatics have been left in shock after knowing about his untimely demise.
Balan was considered a legendary filmmaker in the 80s. He shared a close bond with KG George, P Padmarajan, Bharathan, Joshiy, and J Sasikumar. His works included movies like Panchavadi Palam, Moonnam Pakkam, Nombarathi Poovu, Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu, Pathamudayam, Sukhamo Devi, and Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam. Condolences have been pouring in ever since the heartbreaking news made the headlines.
Expressing his grief, superstar Mohanlal revealed that Balan was like an elder brother and that their ties went beyond work. Talking about it, Free Press Journal quoted the actor saying, “He was not keen to make money through his films, but was rather particular about the quality of his movies. He will be missed, not just by the film fraternity, but also by his wide circle of friends. He was an enigmatic personality.”
After producing around 33 movies, he stopped producing films in the latter part of his career. However, he often helped the younger generation of producers who came to him for advice on how to make their films successful. For the unversed, ‘Gandhimathi’ was bestowed on Balan’s mother by Mahatma Gandhi. Not only did he adopt the name, but he also turned it into a well-known brand. He had also established the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (A.M.M.A) and organised many star-studded events under the banner of ‘A.M.M.A Show’.
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