Prem Nazir profile
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Prem Nazir

16th December 1929 Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore Acting

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.

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Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Dhwani poster
Dhwani 25th December 1988 as Justice Rajasekharan Nair
Vellam poster
Vellam 11th January 1985 as Krishanunny
Mortuary poster
Mortuary 12th August 1983 as DySP Rajashekhara Menon
Aakrosam poster
Aakrosam 2nd October 1982 as Commissioner Rajashekharan Thambi
Postmortem poster
Postmortem 21st June 1982 as Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police
Sanchari poster
Sanchari 26th February 1981 as Dhwaja / Sumesh / Suresh
Nayattu poster
Nayattu 27th November 1980 as Rowdy Abdulla
Lava poster
Lava 23rd August 1980 as Ramu
Lisa poster
Lisa 8th December 1978 as Murali
Nellu poster
Nellu 1st January 1974 as Raghavan Nair
Aromalunni poster
Aromalunni 14th April 1972 as Aromalunni / Kunjiraman
Maaya poster
Maaya 9th March 1972 as Madhavankutty
Thara poster
Thara 18th December 1970 as Venugopalan
Adimakal poster
Adimakal 1st January 1969 as 'Pottan' Raghavan
Unniyarcha poster
Unniyarcha 1st January 1961 as Attumanamel Kunjiraman
Achan poster
Achan 24th December 1952 as Chandran

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