Prem Nazir

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Prem Nazir

Acting December 16, 1929

Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore

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 …

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Manassinakkare

Manassinakkare

7.3 2003 Movie
Adhyathe Anuragam

Adhyathe Anuragam

8.0 1983 Movie
Padayottam

Padayottam

6.9 1982 Movie
Mortuary

Mortuary

8.0 1983 Movie
Ernakulam Junction

Ernakulam Junction

8.0 1971 Movie
Anubhavangal Palichakal

Anubhavangal Palichakal

4.6 1971 Movie
Marumakal

Marumakal

4.5 1952 Movie
Sanchari

Sanchari

7.0 1981 Movie
Lisa

Lisa

7.5 1978 Movie
Odayil Ninnu

Odayil Ninnu

7.0 1965 Movie
Bhargavi Nilayam

Bhargavi Nilayam

8.7 1964 Movie
Lal Americayil

Lal Americayil

5.7 1989 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2003
    Manassinakkare

    Movie Mathukkutty (Uncredited)

  2. 1998
    Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum

    Movie Ithikkara Pakki (Photo appearance)

  3. 1990
    Kadathanadan Ambadi

    Movie Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal

  4. 1989
    Lal Americayil

    Movie Ravi Varma

  5. 1988
    Dhwani

    Movie Justice Rajasekharan Nair

  6. 1986
    Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

    Movie Aadithya Varma

  7. 1986
    Udayam Padinjaru

    Movie Ichittan

  8. 1985
    Manya Mahajanangale

    Movie Nizar Ahammed

  9. 1985
    Nerariyum Nerathu

    Movie Rajan

  10. 1985
    Oru Sandesam Koodi

    Movie

  11. 1985
    Ozhivukalam

    Movie Das

  12. 1985
    Vellam

    Movie Krishanunny

  13. 1984
    Kurishuyudham

    Movie James

  14. 1984
    Alakadalinakkare

    Movie Yusaph

  15. 1984
    Manithali

    Movie Kunjumuhammed

  16. 1984
    Poomadhathe Pennu

    Movie

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  1. 1984
    Kadamattathachan

    Movie Fr. Paulose/Kadamattathu Kathanar

  2. 1984
    Vanitha Police

    Movie Pilla

  3. 1984
    Makale Mappu Tharu

    Movie Bhaskaran

  4. 1984
    Vikatakavi

    Movie Sankunni Nair

  5. 1983
    Prasnam Gurutharam

    Movie Ramamurthy

  6. 1983
    Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

    Movie Prem Nazir

  7. 1983
    Aattakalasham

    Movie Balachandran

  8. 1983
    Passport

    Movie Khader

  9. 1983
    Marakkillorikkalum

    Movie Madhavan Thampi

  10. 1983
    Mahabali

    Movie Mahabali

  11. 1983
    Kodunkattu

    Movie DSP Sudheendran IPS

  12. 1983
    Mortuary

    Movie DySP Rajashekhara Menon

  13. 1983
    Adhyathe Anuragam

    Movie Suresh

  14. 1983
    Chakravalam Chuvannappol

    Movie

  15. 1983
    Karyam Nissaram

    Movie Unnithan

  16. 1983
    Prathijnja

    Movie Prabhu / Prabhakaran

  17. 1983
    Aashrayam

    Movie

  18. 1983
    Ente Katha

    Movie Sreekumar

  19. 1983
    Aadhipathyam

    Movie Raveendran

  20. 1983
    Oru Madapravinte Katha

    Movie Ravi Prasad

  21. 1983
    Theeram Thedunna Thira

    Movie Sudhakaran

  22. 1983
    Justice Raja

    Movie Rajashekharan / Gopi

  23. 1983
    Bhookambam

    Movie Mahendran

  24. 1982
    Keni

    Movie Rajendran