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
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Movies 223
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Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
Lal Americayil (1989)
Dhwani (1988)
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
Udayam Padinjaru (1986)
Manya Mahajanangale (1985)
Nerariyum Nerathu (1985)
Oru Sandesam Koodi (1985)
Ozhivukalam (1985)
Vellam (1985)
Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)
Kurishuyudham (1984)
Alakadalinakkare (1984)
Manithali (1984)
Poomadhathe Pennu (1984)
Kadamattathachan (1984)
Vanitha Police (1984)
Vikatakavi (1984)
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983)
Aattakalasham (1983)
Passport (1983)
Marakkillorikkalum (1983)
Mahabali (1983)
Kodungattu (1983)
Chakravalam Chuvannappol (1983)
Karyam Nissaram (1983)
Prathijnja (1983)
Ente Katha (1983)
Aadhipathyam (1983)
Oru Madapravinte Katha (1983)
Theeram Thedunna Thira (1983)
Bhookambam (1983)
Keni (1982)
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum (1982)
Aakrosam (1982)
Aarambham (1982)
Padayottam (1982)
Ponmudy (1982)
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira (1982)
Postmortem (1982)
Chambalkadu (1982)
Anguram (1982)
Idiyum Minnalum (1982)
Nagamadathu Thampuratti (1982)
Mazhanilavu (1982)
Thenum Vayambum (1981)
Kadathu (1981)
Adima Changala (1981)
Parvathy (1981)
Vida Parayum Munpe (1981)
Attimari (1981)
Thadavara (1981)
Sangharsham (1981)
Thakilu Kottampuram (1981)
Sanchari (1981)
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam (1981)
Nayattu (1980)
Anthappuram (1980)
Lava (1980)
Paalattu Kunjikannan (1980)
Thirayum Theeravum (1980)
Ithikkara Pakky (1980)
Agni Kshethram (1980)
Love in Singapore (1980)
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal (1980)
Air Hostess (1980)
Irumbazhikal (1979)
Lisa (1978)
Ee Ganam Marakkumo (1978)
Thacholi Ambu (1978)
Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978)
Mudramothiram (1978)
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil (1978)
Randu Lokam (1977)
Acharam Ammini osaram Omana (1977)
Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla (1977)
Sujatha (1977)
Aparadhi (1977)
Kannappanunni (1977)
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Vishukkani (1977)
Amrithavaahini (1976)
Kamadhenu (1976)
Innale Innu (1976)
Pick Pocket (1976)
Mallanum Mathevanum (1976)
Aayiram Janmangal (1976)
Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan (1976)
Thulavarsham (1976)
Vanadevatha (1976)
Panchami (1976)
Thiruvonam (1975)
Sooryavamsham (1975)
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre (1975)
Neela ponman (1975)
Chattambi Kalyani (1975)
Hello Darling (1975)
Tourist Bungalow (1975)
Picnic (1975)
Love Marriage (1975)
Cheenavala (1975)
Babu Mon (1975)
Panchathanthram (1974)
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan (1974)
Poonthenaruvi (1974)
Chakravakam (1974)
Angathattu (1974)
Pattabhishekam (1974)
Ponnapuram Kotta (1974)
Nellu (1974)
Poymughangal (1973)
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973)
Pacha Nottukal (1973)
Panchavadi (1973)
Urvashi Bharathi (1973)
Ladies Hostel (1973)
Kaalachakram (1973)
Bhadradeepam (1973)
Padmavyooham (1973)
Football Champion (1973)
Chukku (1973)
Panitheeratha Veedu (1973)
Agnathavasam (1973)
Postmane Kananilla (1972)
Maram (1972)
Brahmachari (1972)
Gandharavakshetram (1972)
Punarjanmam (1972)
Miss Mary (1972)
Oru Sundariyude Katha (1972)
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (1972)
Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972)
Taxi Car (1972)
Aromalunni (1972)
Manthrakodi (1972)
Maaya (1972)
Devi (1972)
Aaradimanninte Janmi (1972)
Nirthasala (1972)
Vilakku Vangiya Veena (1971)
Ernakulam Junction (1971)
Agnimrigam (1971)
Thapaswini (1971)
Anubhavangal Palichakal (1971)
C.I.D. Nazir (1971)
Lankadahanam (1971)
Karinizhal (1971)
Panchavan Kadu (1971)
Aranazhika Neram (1970)
Pearl View (1970)
Thara (1970)
Thriveni (1970)
Lottery Ticket (1970)
Mindapennu (1970)
You Made Me a Communist (1970)
Thurukkatha Vathil (1970)
Othenante makan (1970)
Nizhalattam (1970)
Saraswathi (1970)
Moodalmanju (1970)
Vivahitha (1970)
Koottukudumbam (1969)
Danger Biscuit (1969)
Nadhi (1969)
Mooladhanam (1969)
Kadalpalam (1969)
Rest House (1969)
Adimakal (1969)
Kanoor Deluxe (1969)
Aalmaram (1969)
Love in Kerala (1968)
Punnapra Vayalar (1968)
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka (1968)
Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu (1968)
Thulabharam (1968)
Ashwamedham (1967)
Ollathu Mathi (1967)
Kasavuthattam (1967)
Naadan Pennu (1967)
Cochin Express (1967)
Pareeksha (1967)
Chithramela (1967)
Agniputhri (1967)
Iruttinte Athmavu (1967)
Collector Malathy (1967)
Kunjali Marakkar (1967)
Ramanan (1967)
Sthanarthi Saramma (1966)
Anarkali (1966)
Murappennu (1965)
Odayil Ninnu (1965)
Shakunthala (1965)
Mayavi (1965)
Muthalali (1965)
Devatha (1965)
Bhargavi Nilayam (1964)
Pazhassi Raja (1964)
Karutha Kai (1964)
Kutti Kuppayam (1964)
Susheela (1963)
Snapaka Yohannan (1963)
Ninamanija Kalpadukal (1963)
Laila Majnu (1962)
Gnana Sundari (1961)
Paalum Pazhamum (1961)
Unniyarcha (1961)
Thilakam (1960)
Paavai Vilakku (1960)
Sahodari (1959)
Ulagam Sirikirathu (1959)
Kalyanikku Kalyanam (1959)
Jailppulli (1957)
Ponkathir (1953)
Achan (1952)
Call of Hunger (1952)
Marumakal (1952)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1926-12-26
Deathday1989-01-16 (62 years old)
Birth PlaceChirayinkizhu Block Panchayat, India
ReligionIslam
ChildrenShanawas
SiblingsPrem Nawas
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsAbdul Khader, Nazir
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Padma Bhushan
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