Prem Nazir
Acting
- Born:
- 1929-12-16
- Died:
- 1989-01-16
- Place of birth:
- Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
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
Filmography
Manassinakkare
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Lal Americayil
Dhwani
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
Udayam Padinjaru
Uyirthezhunnelppu
Manya Mahajanangale
Nerariyum Nerathu
Oru Sandesam Koodi
Ozhivukalam
Vellam
Kurishuyudham
Alakadalinakkare
Manithali
Poomadhathe Pennu
Kadamattathachan
Vanitha Police
Makale Mappu Tharu
Vikatakavi
Prasnam Gurutharam
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Aattakalasham
Passport
Marakkillorikkalum
Kodunkattu
Mahabali
Mortuary
Adhyathe Anuragam
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Karyam Nissaram
Prathijnja
Aashrayam
Ente Katha
Aadhipathyam
Oru Madapravinte Katha
Theeram Thedunna Thira
Justice Raja
Bhookambam
Keni
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
Aakrosam
Aarambham
Padayottam
Ponmudy
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
Postmortem
Chambalkadu
Anguram
Idiyum Minnalum
Nagamadathu Thampuratti
Mazhanilavu
Thenum Vayambum
Kadathu
Adima Changala
Vida Parayum Munpe
Parvathy
Attimari
Thadavara
Sangharsham
Thakilu Kottampuram
Asthamikkatha Pakalukal
Sanchari
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam
Nayattu
Anthappuram
Lava
Paalattu Kunjikannan
Thirayum Theeravum
Ithikkara Pakky
Agni Kshethram
Love in Singapore
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
Air Hostess
Irumbazhikal
Kaalam Kaathu Ninnilla
Jayikkanay Janichavan
Lisa
Snehathinte Mukhangal
Ee Ganam Marakkumo
Thacholi Ambu
Kadathanaattu Maakkam
Mudramothiram
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
Gaandharvam
Randu Lokam
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana
Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla
Sujatha
Aparadhi
Minimol
Kannappanunni
Uyarnthavargal
Vishukkani
Amrithavaahini
Kamadhenu
Innale Innu
Pick Pocket
Mallanum Mathevanum
Aayiram Janmangal
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty
Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan
Thulaavarsham
Vanadevatha
Panchami
Cheenavala
Thiruvonam
Sooryavamsham
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
Neela ponman
Chattambi Kalyani
Hello Darling
Tourist Bungalow
Picnic
Love Marriage
Babu Mon
Panchathanthram
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
Poonthenaruvi
Rajahamsam
Chakravakam
Durga
Angathattu
Pattabhishekam
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
Nellu
Thumbolarcha
Poymughangal
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
Pacha Nottukal
Panchavadi
Thenaruvi
Urvashi Bharathi
Achani
Ladies Hostel
Ponnapuram Kotta
Kaalachakram
Bhadradeepam
Football Champion
Padmavyooham
Panitheeratha Veedu
Agnathavasam
Postmane Kananilla
Brahmachari
Gandharavakshetram
Punarjanmam
Miss Mary
Oru Sundariyude Katha
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka
Taxi Car
Aromalunni
Manthrakodi
Maaya
Devi
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Nrithasala
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
Ernakulam Junction
Agnimrigam
Thapaswini
Anubhavangal Palichakal
Lora Where Are You?
C.I.D. Nazir
Lankadahanam
Neethi
Makane Ninakku Vendi
Aranazhika Neram
Thara
Pearl View
Thriveni
Lottery Ticket
Mindapennu
You Made Me a Communist
Thurukkatha Vathil
Othenante makan
Nizhalattam
Ezhuthatha Katha
Saraswathi
Moodalmanju
Vivahitha
Koottukudumbam
Danger Biscuit
Nadhi
Chellamma the Thief
Mooladhanam
Kadalpalam
Rahasyam
Adimakal
Aalmaram
Kanoor Deluxe
Rest House
Velutha Kathreena
Kodungallooramma
Love in Kerala
Punnapra Vayalar
Padunna Puzha
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka
Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu
Thulabharam
Ashwamedham
Ollathu Mathi
Kasavuthattam
Naadan Pennu
Cochin Express
Pareeksha
Chithramela
Balyakalasakhi
Agniputhri
Iruttinte Athmavu
Jeevikkan Anuvadikku
Kunjali Marakkar
Ramanan
Sthanarthi Saramma
Anarkali
Kalyaana Rathriyil?
Murappennu
Odayil Ninnu
Shakunthala
Kavyamela
Kochumon
Mayavi
Muthalali
Inapravugal
Bhargavi Nilayam
Pazhassi Raja
Karutha Kai
Kutti Kuppayam
Susheela
Snapaka Yohannan
Ninamanija Kalpadukal
Laila Majnu
Gnana Sundari
Paalum Pazhamum
Unniyarcha
Thangarathinam
Thilakam
Sahodari
Ulagam Sirikirathu
Chathurangam
Sollu Thambi Sollu
Jailppulli
Padatha Painkili
Ponkathir
Achan
Visappinte Vili
Marumakal