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 Pa Bhushan and Pa Shri, the third and fourth highest civilian honours respectively, for his contribution towards Indiancinema. He died due to measles on 16 January 1989.
Filmography
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Movies 258
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Manassinakkare (2003)

Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)

Dhwani (1988)

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)

Udayam Padinjaru (1986)

Ozhivukalam (1985)

Vellam (1985)

Manithali (1984)

Kadamattathachan (1984)

Vikatakavi (1984)

Prasnam Gurutharam (1983)

Aattakalasham (1983)

port (1983)

Marakkillorikkalum (1983)

Mahabali (1983)

Kodunkattu (1983)

Mortuary (1983)

Chakravalam Chuvannappol (1983)

Karyam Nissaram (1983)

Prathijnja (1983)

Ente Katha (1983)

Theeram Thedunna Thira (1983)

Bhookambam (1983)

Keni (1982)

Aakrosam (1982)

Aarambham (1982)

Padayottam (1982)

Ponmudy (1982)

Postmortem (1982)

Chambalkadu (1982)

Maruppacha (1982)

Mazhanilavu (1982)

Kadathu (1981)

Parvathy (1981)

Attimari (1981)

Sangharsham (1981)

Thakilu Kottampuram (1981)

Sanchari (1981)

Nayattu (1980)

Anthappuram (1980)

Lava (1980)

Paalattu Kunjikannan (1980)

Ithikkara Pakky (1980)

Love in Singapore (1980)

Air Hostess (1980)

Irumbazhikal (1979)

Lisa (1978)

Thacholi Ambu (1978)

Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)

Sujatha (1977)

Aparadhi (1977)

Kannappanunni (1977)

Vishukkani (1977)

Amrithavaahini (1976)

Kamadhenu (1976)

Innale Innu (1976)

Pick Pocket (1976)

Aayiram Janmangal (1976)

Vanadevatha (1976)

Raasaleela (1975)

Chattambi Kalyani (1975)

Picnic (1975)

Abhimanam (1975)

Cheenavala (1975)

Babu Mon (1975)

Panchathanthram (1974)

Poonthenaruvi (1974)

Chakravakam (1974)

Angathattu (1974)

Nellu (1974)

Aswathy (1974)

Pacha Nottukal (1973)

Panchavadi (1973)

Pavyooham (1973)

Agnathavasam (1973)

Chukku (1973)

Maram (1972)

Brahmachari (1972)

Punarjanmam (1972)

Miss Mary (1972)

Taxi Car (1972)

Aromalunni (1972)

Manthrakodi (1972)

Maaya (1972)

Aaradimanninte Janmi (1972)

Nirthasala (1972)

Agnimrigam (1971)

Thapaswini (1971)

C.I.D. Nazir (1971)

Lankadahanam (1971)

Moonupukkal (1971)

Panchavan Kadu (1971)

Karinizhal (1971)

Pearl View (1970)

Thara (1970)

Thriveni (1970)

Nizhalattam (1970)

Saraswathi (1970)

Moodalmanju (1970)

Vivahitha (1970)

Danger Biscuit (1969)

Nadhi (1969)

Mooladhanam (1969)

Kadalpalam (1969)

Susie (1969)

Jwala (1969)

Adimakal (1969)

Kanoor Deluxe (1969)

Aalmaram (1969)

Rest House (1969)

Love in Kerala (1968)

Punnapra Vayalar (1968)

Ashwamedham (1967)

Pareeksha (1967)

Agniputhri (1967)

Iruttinte Athmavu (1967)

Kudumbam (1967)

Kunjali Marakkar (1967)

Ramanan (1967)

Anarkali (1966)

Murappennu (1965)

Mayavi (1965)

Kuppivala (1965)

Devatha (1965)

Bhargavi Nilayam (1964)

Pazhassi Raja (1964)

Karutha Kai (1964)

Kutti Kuppayam (1964)

Althaara (1964)

Ninamanija Kalpadukal (1963)

Laila Majnu (1962)

Unniyarcha (1961)

Thilakam (1960)

Paavai Vilakku (1960)

Sahodari (1959)

Kalyanikku Kalyanam (1959)

Achan (1952)

Marumakal (1952)

Nagarame Nandi

C.I.D

Nilaavinte Naattil

സീത

Secret

Kavyamela

Metropolis
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Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1926-12-26
Deathday
1989-01-16 (62 years old)
Birth Place
Chirayinkizhu Block Panchayat, India
Religion
Islam
Children
Shanawas
Siblings
Prem Nawas
Citizenships
Dominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known As
Abdul Khader, Nazir
Awards
Pa Shri in arts, Pa Bhushan
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