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.

Most Known For

Thurukkatha Vathil

Hello Darling

Cheenavala

Kaalachakram

as Ravi

Mortuary

as DySP Rajashekhara Menon

Sanchari

as Suresh / Sumesh

Ithikkara Pakky

as Ithikkara Pakki

Kannappanunni

as Kannappanunni / Durgadasan

Agnathavasam

as Ravindran

Nizhalattam

as Ravi

Vanadevatha

as Chandran / Suresh

Agni Kshethram

as Dr. Suresh

Jayikkanay Janichavan

Ponkathir

as Ravi

Unniyarcha

as Attumanamel Kunjiraman

Achan

as Chandran

Thapaswini

Aparadhi

as Circle Inspector Rajan

Marumakal

Call of Hunger

as Mohan