Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1929-12-16
Day of Death
1989-01-16
Place of Birth
Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
Prem 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.
Filmography (233)
Manassinakkare
2003
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
1998
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
Lal Americayil
1989
Dhwani
1988
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
1986
Udayam Padinjaru
1986Manya Mahajanangale
1985Nerariyum Nerathu
1985Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
Ozhivukalam
1985
Vellam
1985
