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.
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Movies (50)
Manassinakkare
as Mathukkutty (Uncredited)
2003
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
as Ithikkara Pakki (Photo appearance)
1998
Kadathanadan Ambadi
as Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal
1990
Lal Americayil
as Ravi Varma
1989
Dhwani
as Justice Rajasekharan Nair
1988
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
as Aadithya Varma
1986
Udayam Padinjaru
as Ichittan
1986
Manya Mahajanangale
1985
Nerariyum Nerathu
as Rajan
1985
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
Ozhivukalam
as Das
1985
Vellam
as Krishanunny
1985
Kurishuyudham
as James
1984
Alakadalinakkare
as Yusaph
1984
Manithali
as Kunjumuhammed
1984
Poomadhathe Pennu
1984
Kadamattathachan
as Fr. Paulose/Kadamattathu Kathanar
1984
Vanitha Police
as Pilla
1984
Vikatakavi
as Sankunni Nair
1984
Prasnam Gurutharam
as Ramamurthy
1983
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
as Prem Nazir
1983
Aattakalasham
as Balachandran
1983
Passport
as Khader
1983
Marakkillorikkalum
as Madhavan Thampi
1983
Kodunkattu
as DSP Sudheendran IPS
1983
Mahabali
as Mahabali
1983
Mortuary
as DySP Rajashekhara Menon
1983
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983
Karyam Nissaram
as Unnithan
1983
Prathijnja
as Prabhu / Prabhakaran
1983
Aashrayam
1983
Ente Katha
as Sreekumar
1983
Aadhipathyam
as Raveendran
1983
Oru Madapravinte Katha
as Ravi Prasad
1983
Theeram Thedunna Thira
as Sudhakaran
1983
Justice Raja
as Rajashekharan / Gopi
1983
Bhookambam
as Mahendran
1983
Keni
as Rajendran
1982
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
as Vaavar
1982
Aakrosam
as Commissioner Rajashekharan Thambi
1982
Aarambham
as Devarajan
1982
Padayottam
as Udayan
1982
Ponmudy
as Divakaran
1982
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
as Gopinath
1982
Postmortem
as Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police
1982
Chambalkadu
1982
Anguram
1982
Idiyum Minnalum
1982
Nagamadathu Thampuratti
as Jayadevan
1982
Mazhanilavu
as Singapore Menon
1982