Prem Nazir
Birthday: 1929-12-16 | Place of Birth: Chirayinkeezhu, TravancoreAbdul 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal
as Justice Rajasekharan Nair
as Das
as Krishanunny
as Pilla
as Balachandran
as DSP Sudheendran IPS
as DySP Rajashekhara Menon
as Rajashekharan / Gopi
as Ramamurthy
as Ravi Prasad
as Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police
as Udayan
as Rajasekharan
as Murali
as Thacholi Ambu
as Balan
as Madhavan Nair
as Raghavan
as Sethu
as Rajan
as CID Nazir
