Kishori Ballal

Kishori Ballal
Kishori Ballal
Born1937/1938
Died (aged 82)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active1960–2020
SpouseN Sripathi Ballal

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.[1] Television roles include the matriarch in long running serial Amruthavarshini.[2]

She died on 18 February 2020 due to age-related ailments.[3]

  1. ^ "Kishori 'Amma' will be sorely missed: Shah Rukh Khan". Deccan Herald. 19 February 2020. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Amruthavarshini: 5 years and counting - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  3. ^ Veteran Kannada actress Kishori Ballal passes away