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Nadeem
Nadeem Baig (born Mirza Nazeer Baig; July 19, 1941), best known by his screen name Nadeem (Urdu: ندیم ), is a legendary Pakistani actor, singer, and producer whose career spans o…
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Nadeem Baig (born Mirza Nazeer Baig; July 19, 1941), best known by his screen name Nadeem (Urdu: ندیم ), is a legendary Pakistani actor, singer, and producer whose career spans over five decades. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures in South Asian cinema, he dominated Pakistani Urdu cinema during the 1970s and 1980s as its leading box-office hero. After starting as a playback singer, Baig made a star-making acting debut in the 1967 blockbuster Chakori. He went on to star in over 200 films, forming an iconic on-screen pairing with actress Shabnam in classic hits like Pehchan (1975) and the record-breaking romance Aina (1977). As cinema evolved, he transitioned smoothly into respected character roles, featuring in modern hits like Superstar (2019), Parey Hut Love (2019), and television dramas such as Ishq e Laa. A decorated veteran, Baig holds a record 16 Nigar Awards for Best Actor and was honored with the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Government of Pakistan in 1997.
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2022
Zarrar
Movie Colonel Mustajab
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2019
Superstar
Movie Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
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2019
Parey Hut Love
Movie Faisal
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2018
Wajood
Movie
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2018
Azaadi
Movie Azaad's Father
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2017
Chain Aye Na
Movie
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2016
Hijrat
Movie
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2014
The System
Movie Pesh Imam
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2013
Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
Movie Imam Deen
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2011
Bhai Log : All About Nation
Movie Abba Bhai
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2011
Love Mein Ghum
Movie Dr. Kanwal
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2008
Khulay Aasman Kay Neechay
Movie Younus Deewan
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2007
Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga
Movie Dr. Azeem
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2006
Tarap
Movie
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2006
Pehla Pehla Pyar
Movie
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2005
Kyun Tumse Itna Pyar Hai
Movie
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2005
Tere Bin Jiya Na Jaye
Movie
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2005
Koi Tujh Sa Kahan
Movie
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2003
Yeh Wadah Raha
Movie
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2003
Kundan
Movie
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2002
Lux Style Awards
TV show Self
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2001
Dil Deewana Hai
Movie
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2000
Billi
Movie
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2000
Khuda Ke Chor
Movie
- 1999
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1999
Inteha
Movie
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1998
Sahib Jee
Movie
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1998
Mohlat
Movie
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1998
Dupatta Jal Raha Hai
Movie
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1998
Deewarain
Movie
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1998
Zor
Movie
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1998
Mohafiz
Movie
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1997
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
Movie Kiran's Father
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1997
Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
Movie
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1997
Aanchal
Movie
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1997
Raja Pakistani
Movie
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1997
Umar Mukhtar
Movie DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
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1997
Karam Data
Movie
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1997
Hum Tumharay Hain
Movie Shaukat
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1997
Aulad Ki Kasam
Movie
