Prem Nazir
Acting
Born 1929-12-16
Died 1989-01-16
Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
237 credits
Padma Shri in arts 1
Padma Bhushan 1
Awards
Won 1 Padma Shri in arts Award
Padma Shri in arts 1 won
- — Padma Shri in arts Won
Padma Bhushan 1 won
- 1983 Padma Bhushan Won
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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
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Acting
44 credits
Sanchari
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Kurishuyudham
Postmane Kananilla
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
Kadamattathachan
Chakravakam
Kunjali Marakkar
Vida Parayum Munpe
Air Hostess
Bhargavi Nilayam
Lal Americayil
Manya Mahajanangale
Aattakalasham
Mahabali
Ente Katha
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Anubhavangal Palichakal
Padayottam
Thenum Vayambum
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
Iruttinte Athmavu
Thakilu Kottampuram
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
Cochin Express
Ashwamedham
Passport
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
Paalattu Kunjikannan
Lisa
Marakkillorikkalum
Poonthenaruvi
Maaya
Rajahamsam
Ramanan
Vanitha Police
Bhookambam
Jailppulli
Odayil Ninnu
Durga
Neela ponman
Nellu
Lottery Ticket
Other credits
16 credits
Ernakulam Junction
Angathattu
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
Oru Sandesam Koodi
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Lankadahanam
Danger Biscuit
Nrithasala
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
Sooryavamsham
Kamadhenu
Chithramela
Urvashi Bharathi
Tourist Bungalow
Innale Innu
Poymughangal
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