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Prem Nazir

Prem Nazir is known for Manassinakkare (2003), Padayottam (1982), Lal Americayil (1989).

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.

Questions about Prem Nazir

How many Prem Nazir films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 107 films with Prem Nazir, from 1959 to 2003.

What was the first Prem Nazir film?

The first Prem Nazir film in the catalogue is Sahodari, from 1959.

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Trivia

Studied at
St. Berchmans College
Siblings
Prem Nawas

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Full filmography

239 films — 107 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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