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.
She died on 18 February 2020 due to age-related ailments.
Filmography
Kannada
Hindi
1989 Gair Kaanooni (as Kishori Bhallal)
2003 Ek Alag Mausam
2004 Swades as Kaveri Amma
2010 Lafangey Parindey
2012 Aiyyaa as Surya's mother
2016 Aasra
Telugu
2007 Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule as Kusumamba
2010 Varudu
2011 Panjaa
