Prem Nazir

Acting Dec 16, 1929 Jan 16, 1989 (aged 60) 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 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.

235 Acting Credits

Prem Nazir

Acting

Manassinakkare

Anubhavangal Palichakal

Padayottam

C.I.D. Nazir

Ponnapuram Kotta

Paalum Pazhamum

Iruttinte Athmavu

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

Lal Americayil

Bhargavi Nilayam

Cochin Express

Kadathanaattu Maakkam

Gandharavakshetram

Prathijnja

Snapaka Yohannan

Vida Parayum Munpe

Aattakalasham

Mortuary

Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum

Odayil Ninnu

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan

Kunjali Marakkar

Marumakal