Keezhoote Balakrishna Pillai Ganesh Kumar (born 25 May 1966) is an India

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n film and TV actor and politician

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, now serving as Minister for Forests & Environment, Sports and Cinema in the Government of Kerala. He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly from Pathanapuram in Kollam district for the first time in 2001 and has represented the constituency ever since. He was Transport Minister from May 2001 to March 2003. He is the son of R. Balakrishna Pillai

R. Balakrishna Pillai

R. Balakrishna Pillai is an Indian politician, a former Minister of the state of Kerala in India, who has held portfolios like Transport, Electricity. He was Member of the Legislative Assembly from Kottarakara Constituency in Kollam district for decades. He is the Chairman of Kerala Congress, a...

, former Minister of Kerala.

Political career

K B Ganesh Kumar is the Minister for Forests, Sports and Cinema, in the Govt of Kerala. A third-time Member of the state legislative assembly from Pathanapuram in Kollam District, Ganesh Kumar was elected for the first time in 2001 by defeating Prakash Babu of the CPI[Communist Party of India]. He was re-elected in 2006 and again in 2011. He was Transport Minister in the A K Antony Ministry in 2001. In 2003, he stepped down from the ministerial post to make way for his father's inclusion in the Cabinet.

In the 2011 Assembly election, Ganesh Kumar won by a margin of 20402 votes defeating K Rajagopal of the CPM [Communist Party of India - Marxist]. He was sworn in as a Minister on 18th May 2011.

Film career

Ganesh Kumar made his debut in Malayalam cinema through the film Erakal directed by K. G. George in 1985. It was adjudged the second best film for the year. He has been performing a variety of roles for over two and a half decades in films and television serials. He was adjudged Best Television Actor (2007 Kerala State Award) for his role in the serial 'Madhavam' aired on Surya TV. Ganesh Kumar effectively balances political work and film career. He acted in the film 'Sandwich' soon after he donned the Ministerial mantle.

Filmography

• Sandwich (2011)
• Priyapetta Naatukare (2011)
• Nakharam (2011)
• Four Friends (2010)
• Kaaryasthan (2010)
• Alexander the Great
  Alexander the Great (2010 film)
  Alexander the Great is a Malayalam film released in May 2010. The film is directed by Murali Nagavalli, scripted by C. Balu, and stars Mohanlal, Bala, Kirron Kher and Aswathy. It is different from most films in that the main character, played by Mohanlal, has no heroine counterpart for his role...
  
   (2010)
• Janakan (2010)
• Ivar Vivahitharayal
  Ivar Vivahitharayal
  Ivar Vivahitharayal is an Indian film in the Malayalam language starring Jayasurya, Bhama, and Samvrutha Sunil in leading roles. The film is the directorial debut of Saji Surendran, who has been a television serial director.-Cast:-Plot:...
  
   (2009)
• Red Chillies (2009)
• Swa Le (2009) .... Vishnu
• Vellathooval (2009)
• Rahasya Police
  Rahasya Police
  Rahasya Police is a 2009 Malayalam film by K. Madhu starring Jayaram. It also features Samvrutha Sunil, Shivani bhai, Sindhu Menon & Ayilya.- Plot :...
  
   (2009) .... Parampathu Raju
• Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchakko (2009) .... SP Manoj Pothan
• Keralotsavam (2009)
• Sagar Alias Jacky (2009)
• Veruthe Oru Bharya
  Veruthe Oru Bharya
  Veruthe Oru Bharya is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar; starring Jayaram and Gopika in the lead roles. This film was a comeback film for Jayaram as his films struggled at the box office for about five years.-Story:...
  
   (2008) .... Doctor
• Hallo (2007/I) .... Sudheesh Nambiar
• Photographer (2006)
• Vismayathumbathu
  Vismayathumbathu
  Vismayathumbathu is a 2004 release Malayalam film directed by Fazil. It stars Mohanlal, Mukesh and Nayantara in lead roles. Mohanlal plays the role of a person who has the Sixth Sense power while Nayantara does the role of a wandering soul who get associated with Mohanlal.-Cast:* Mohanlal .......
  
   (2004) .... Medical college Professor
• Kilichundan Mampazham
  Kilichundan Mampazham
  Kilichundan Mampazham is a Family Entertainer. The film was directed by Priyadarshan. It features Mohanlal, Soundarya, Sreenivasan, Salim Kumar. The story is written by Sreenivasan and the screenplay and the dialogues was written by Priyadarshan. The songs in this movie was a Hit.-Story:Moidukutty...
  
   (2003) .... Ummar
• Pilots (2000) .... Vinayachandran
• Dada Sahib
  Dada Sahib
  Dada Sahib is a 2000 Malayalam film co-written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in the dual title roles. He played the roles of Dada Sahib, an old freedom fighter and Abubacker, an army man and patriot.-Plot:...
  
   (2000) .... Das
• Pilots (2000)
• Aayiram Meni (1999) .... Lalichan
• Crime File (1999) .... Raju Namasivaya
• F.I.R (1999) .... Roy Alex
• Usthad (1999) .... Parameswaran's Friend
• Varnapakittu
  Varnapakittu
  Varnapakittu is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi. Mohanlal and Meena play the lead roles.-Plot:Sunny Palamatom is an established businessman in Singapore. He enjoys a flamboyant life with his girlfriend Sandra Valookaran . His business rival, Mohammad Ali, was a partner who left after...
  
   (1997) .... Tonichen
• Aaram Thamburan (1997) .... Ashok Kumar
• Guru (1997)
• Kalyanappittannu (1997)
• Asuravamsam
  Asuravamsam
  Asuravamsam is a 1997 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, with the cinematography by Manikandan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Biju Menon, Siddique, Narendra Prasad, Saikumar, Priya Raman, and Chippy.-Plot:Palayam Murukan is the underworld goonda leader ruling Palayam...
  
   (1997) .... Dr Mohan
• Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan (1996) .... Raju
• Samoohyapadom (1996)
• The King (1995) .... Prasad
• Agrajan (1995)
• Paavam I.A.Iwachan (1994) .... Kozhinjampara Lolan
• Vishnu (1994) .... Chandramohan
• Rudraksham (1994) .... Surendra Reddy
• Commissioner (1994) .... Prasad
• Nandini Oppol (1994)
• Pakshe (1994)
• Ekalavyan (1993) .... Unni Joseph Mulaveedan
• Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993) .... Prasannan
• Manichithrathazhu (1993) .... Dasappan Kutty
• Customs Diary (1993) .... Jamal
• Janam (1993) .... Mahesh
• Ammayane Sathyam
  Ammayane Sathyam
  Ammayane Sathyam is a 1993 Malayalam film written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Mukesh, Annie, Balachandra Menon, Narendra Prasad, Jagathy Sreekumar, Ganesh Kumar, Thilakan, K. P. A. C...
  
   (1993) .... Cherian
• Mahanagaram (1992) .... Raju
• Neelakurukkan (1992) .... Nassar
• Ootty Pattanam (1992) .... Rama Varma
• Kaazhchakkppuram (1992) .... Vijayan
• Manyanmaar (1992)
• Nayam Vekthamakkunnu (1991) .... Journalist
• Kilukkam
  Kilukkam
  Kilukkam is a 1991 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli...
  
   (1991) .... Justice Pillai's son
• Apoorvam Chilar (1991) .... Benny
• Kuttapathram (1991) .... Peter
• Abhimanyu (1991)
• Njan Gandharvan (1991) .... Pradeep
• Parallel College (1991) .... Vikraman
• Kottayam Kunjachan
  Kottayam Kunjachan
  Kottayam Kunjachan is a 1990 Malayalam film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu, starring Mammootty in the title role.-Plot:...
  
   (1990) .... Mathan
• Maala Yogam (1990) .... Georgekutty
• Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (1990)
• Aye Auto (1990) .... Suresh
• Gajakesariyogam (1990) .... Vasu
• Randam Varavu (1990) .... Tomy
• Kaakka Thollayiram (1990) ....
• Nair Saab
  Nair Saab
  Nair Saab is a 1989 blockbuster Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and starring Megastar Mammootty in the title role. It was released on the occasion of Onam.-Plot:...
  
   (1989) .... Cadet Ganeshan
• Jagratha
  Jagratha
  Jagratha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by K. Madhu, starring Mammootty, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar.This film is the second in the series of the CBI investigative thrillers featuring Mammootty as CBI officer Sethurama Iyer. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu is the prequel to this film and sequels are...
  
   (1989) .... Kumar
• Adharvam
  Adharvam
  Adharvam is a 1989 Malayalam drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and written by Shibu Chakravarthy; starring Mammootty, Ganesh Kumar, Charuhasan, Silk Smitha, Thilakan, and Parvathy in the main roles. Mammootty played the role of Anantha Padmanabhan, an expert in mystic tantric rituals, one of...
  
   (1989) .... Vishnu
• Vandanam
  Vandanam
  Vandanam is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Mohanlal, Mukesh, Girija Shettar, Nedumudi Venu, M.G. Soman, Jagadish, Sukumari, Ganesh Kumar, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Cochin Haneefa. This was the follow-up film of Priyadarshan and producer P. K. R...
  
   (1989)
• Devadas (1989) .... Rajashekharan Thampi
• Puthiya Karukkal (1989) .... Suresh
• Mukthi (1988) .... Vinod
• Sankham (1988)
• Dhinarathrangal (1988)
• Janmandharam (1988) .... Murali
• Chithram
  Chithram
  Chithram is a 1988 Malayalam screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, based on a story by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Vishwanathan, Sreenivasan, Soman, Sukumari, Innocent, and Maniyanpilla Raju in the main roles. The film was a...
  
   (1988) .... Lissie's Brother
• Oru Muthashi Kadha (1988)
• Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal
  Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal
  Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal is a 1988 Malayalam film directed by Kamal. The film is heroine-oriented, in which Revathi and Ambika play the lead roles.-Plot:...
  
   (1988)
• Oru Vivada Vishayam (1987) .... Unni
• Sarvakalasala (1987) .... College Student
• Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
  Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
  Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar is a Malayalam movie released meaning Kings On Earth in 1987 directed by Thambi Kannanthanam and featuring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Jagathy. The scion of Thekkumkoor royal family wanted to introduce his heir to democracy. For this sole purpose he bribes the Chief Minister...
  
   (1987) .... Raju
• Cheppu (1987) .... Ranjith
• Yuvajanotsavam (1986) .... Rajeevan
• Sughamodevi (1986) .... Chandran
• Irakal
  Irakal
  Irakal is a 1985 Malayalam film, written and directed by K. G. George, and starring Bharath Gopi, Ganesh Kumar, Srividya, Radha, Thilakan, Chandran Nair, Nedumudi Venu and Ashokan....
  
   (1985) ... Baby

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