Prem Nazir
Known for Acting · 235 credits
- Born
- 1929-12-16
- Died
- 1989-01-16
- Place of birth
- Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
- Also known as
- Abdul Khader · Nazir
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
Movies (235)
Padmavyooham
1973
Karyam Nissaram
1983
as Unnithan
Pearl View
1970
as Lawrence
Manassinakkare
2003
as Mathukkutty (Uncredited)
Padayottam
1982
as Udayan
C.I.D. Nazir
1971
as C.I.D. Nazir
Kunjali Marakkar
1967
as Antonio/ Narayana Nair
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
1974
as Nagan
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
as Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal
Bhargavi Nilayam
1964
as Sasikumar
Nrithasala
1972
Punnapra Vayalar
1968
as Prabhakaran
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
1972
Iruttinte Athmavu
1967
as Velayudhan
Cochin Express
1967
as CID Rajan
Thulabharam
1968
as Ramu
Taxi Car
1972
as CID Nazir
Mahabali
1983
as Mahabali
Rest House
1969
Postmane Kananilla
1972
as Ramu
Vida Parayum Munpe
1981
as Madhavan Kutty
Anubhavangal Palichakal
1971
as Gopalan
Odayil Ninnu
1965
as Gopi
Lankadahanam
1971
Cheenavala
1975
as Pushkaran
Vivahitha
1970
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
1971
as Vijayan
Thenum Vayambum
1981
as V. C. Menon
Thirayum Theeravum
1980
as Adv. Premachandran
Danger Biscuit
1969
Oru Sundariyude Katha
1972
as Maadan / Kuttappan
Kadamattathachan
1984
as Fr. Paulose/Kadamattathu Kathanar
Chakravakam
1974
as Raghavan
Ente Katha
1983
as Sreekumar
Kamadhenu
1976
Maaya
1972
as Madhavankutty
Manya Mahajanangale
1985
as Nizar Ahammed
Neela ponman
1975
as Ivano
Ramanan
1967
as Ramanan
Aattakalasham
1983
as Balachandran
Murappennu
1965
as Balan
Aalmaram
1969
as Soman
Lora Where Are You?
1971
as Bernard
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981
as Rajakrishna Kurup
Bhookambam
1983
as Mahendran
Pattabhishekam
1974
Ashwamedham
1967
as Mohanan
Anarkali
1966
as Prince Salim
Aranazhika Neram
1970
as Rajan
Thiruvonam
1975
Chithramela
1967
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
Lottery Ticket
1970
as Venugopal
Mallanum Mathevanum
1976
Saraswathi
1970
as Unni Kurup
Urvashi Bharathi
1973
Dhwani
1988
as Justice Rajasekharan Nair
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
1982
as Gopinath
Postmortem
1982
as Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police
Kurishuyudham
1984
as James
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983
as Prem Nazir
Chellamma the Thief
1969
Tourist Bungalow
1975
Lal Americayil
1989
as Ravi Varma
Ponmudy
1982
as Divakaran
Vanitha Police
1984
as Pilla
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972
as K. Sethumadhavan Nair
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
1980
Marakkillorikkalum
1983
as Madhavan Thampi
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
1998
as Ithikkara Pakki (Photo appearance)
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
1975
Thadavara
1981
Jailppulli
1957
Nellu
1974
as Raghavan Nair
Mortuary
1983
as DySP Rajashekhara Menon
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
1982
as Vaavar
Nagamadathu Thampuratti
1982
as Jayadevan
Babu Mon
1975
as Unnikrishnan
Sanchari
1981
as Suresh / Sumesh
Sollu Thambi Sollu
1959
as Chinnathambi
Vellam
1985
as Krishanunny
Karutha Kai
1964
Kodunkattu
1983
as DSP Sudheendran IPS
Poonthenaruvi
1974
as Ouseppachan
Marumakal
1952
Manthrakodi
1972
as Venu
Aadhipathyam
1983
as Raveendran
Aakrosam
1982
as Commissioner Rajashekharan Thambi
Manithali
1984
as Kunjumuhammed
Gandharavakshetram
1972
as Gandharvan / Gopalan
Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan
1976
Innale Innu
1976
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
1973
as Prakash
Air Hostess
1980
as Jayan
Chattambi Kalyani
1975
as Gopi / CID Narendranath
Passport
1983
as Khader
Poymughangal
1973
Mazhanilavu
1982
as Singapore Menon
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam
1981
as Vijayan
Kadalpalam
1969
as Murali
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Attimari
1981
Nerariyum Nerathu
1985
as Rajan
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
1978
Lisa
1978
as Murali
Idiyum Minnalum
1982
Aromalunni
1972
as Aromalunni / Kunjiraman
Nizhalattam
1970
as Ravi
Ozhivukalam
1985
as Das
Ninamanija Kalpadukal
1963
as Thankachan
Thapaswini
1971
Adhyathe Anuragam
1983
as Suresh
Sangharsham
1981
as Rajasekharan
Anthappuram
1980
Koottukudumbam
1969
Thriveni
1970
as Shivaraman
Parvathy
1981
as Urumeez
Adimakal
1969
as 'Pottan' Raghavan
Punarjanmam
1972
as Aravindan
Kadathanaattu Maakkam
1978
as Kannan/Nambeeshan
About Prem Nazir
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 i… With 235 credits spanning from 1952 to 2003, Prem Nazir has appeared in 235 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Padmavyooham (1973)
- Karyam Nissaram (1983) — as Unnithan
- Pearl View (1970) — as Lawrence
- Manassinakkare (2003) — as Mathukkutty (Uncredited)
- Padayottam (1982) — as Udayan
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