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Acting

Prem Nazir

Profession
Acting
Born
December 16, 1929 · Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
Died
January 16, 1989

Biography

Abdul Khader, better known by his stage name Prem Nazir, was an Indian film actor best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema. He is referred to as the Nithya Haritha Nayakan (Ever Green Hero) of Malayalam cinema. Nazir holds two Guinness World Records: for playing the lead role in a record 725 films, and for playing opposite the same heroine in 130 films (with Sheela). He also holds two other acting records; for acting opposite eighty heroines and for acting in lead roles in thirty nine films which were released in a single year (1979). He is regarded as one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema, and is also known for his powerful performances in films like Iruttinte Athmavu, Kallichellamma, Dhwani, Murappennu,Anubhavangal Paalichakal, Padayottam, Vida Parayum Munpe, Azhakulla Saleena, and Nadhi. Nazir also tried his hand in politics but was unsuccessful. The Government of India has honoured him with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, the third and fourth highest civilian honours respectively, for his contribution towards Indiancinema. He died due to measles on 16 January 1989.

Known for

Manassinakkare poster
Manassinakkare
Film · 2003 · ★ 7.3
Anubhavangal Palichakal poster
Anubhavangal Palichakal
Film · 1971
Padayottam poster
Padayottam
Film · 1982
C.I.D. Nazir poster
C.I.D. Nazir
Film · 1971
Ponnapuram Kotta poster
Ponnapuram Kotta
Film · 1973
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi poster
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
Film · 1986
Lal Americayil poster
Lal Americayil
Film · 1989
Bhargavi Nilayam poster
Bhargavi Nilayam
Film · 1964
Cochin Express poster
Cochin Express
Film · 1967
Gandharavakshetram poster
Gandharavakshetram
Film · 1972
Snapaka Yohannan poster
Snapaka Yohannan
Film · 1963
Mortuary poster
Mortuary
Film · 1983

Filmography