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Prem Nazir

Acting

0.4 Popularity Dec 16, 1929 (59 years old) Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore

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 hol...

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.

Filmography 222

2003
Manassinakkare Movie

as Mathukkutty (Uncredited)

1998
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum Movie

as Ithikkara Pakki (Photo appearance)

1990
Kadathanadan Ambadi Movie

as Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal

1989
Lal Americayil Movie

as Ravi Varma

1988
Dhwani Movie

as Justice Rajasekharan Nair

1986
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi Movie

as Aadithya Varma

1986
Udayam Padinjaru Movie

as Ichittan

1985
Nerariyum Nerathu Movie

as Rajan

1985
Ozhivukalam Movie

as Das

1985
Vellam Movie

as Krishanunny

1984
Kurishuyudham Movie

as James

1984
Alakadalinakkare Movie

as Yusaph

1984
Manithali Movie

as Kunjumuhammed

1984
Kadamattathachan Movie

as Fr. Paulose/Kadamattathu Kathanar

1984
Vanitha Police Movie

as Pilla

1984
Vikatakavi Movie

as Sankunni Nair

1983
Prasnam Gurutharam Movie

as Ramamurthy

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday December 16, 1929 (59 years old)
Died January 16, 1989
Place of Birth Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
Also Known As Abdul Khader, Nazir
Years Active 1952 - 2003
Popularity 0.4
Career Stats
222 Total Credits
222 Movie Roles
4 Photos