Team News Riveting
Kochi, December 31
Thespian actor known for villain roles G K Pillai passed away on Friday following age related ailments. He was 97.
After a 13-year service in the Indian Army and Navy, Pillai took retirement from the Defence force and in 1954 and started an illustrious film career. He later ventured into TV and was active till two years ago. He was reportedly introduced to cinema through Nazir, whom he met in the days he worked for the Indian Army.
Pillai remained active till the 1980s and took it slow afterward. In the mid-2000s, he began acting in television serials. He received lifetime achievement awards for his television work from three different channels.
He has acted in over 300 films and portrayed the roles of villains and excelled when he played roles in films based on popular ballads in the state. A hugely respected actor, Pillai’s baritone voice was his stand out feature which won him many roles and several film awards.
He is survived by six children, while his wife predeceased him. The last rites would be held later in the day.
