Prem Nazir
Born December 16, 1929 (Age: 96)
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Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
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.
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.
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Filmography
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
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as Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal
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Age: 60
Udayam Padinjaru
1986
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as Ichittan
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Age: 56
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Alakadalinakkare
1984
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as Yusaph
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Age: 54
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Manithali
1984
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as Kunjumuhammed
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Age: 54
Poomadhathe Pennu
1984
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Age: 54
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Makale Mappu Tharu
1984
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as Bhaskaran
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Age: 54
Vikatakavi
1984
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as Sankunni Nair
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Age: 54
Prasnam Gurutharam
1983
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as Ramamurthy
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Age: 53
Mortuary
1983
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as DySP Rajashekhara Menon
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Age: 53
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Aashrayam
1983
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Age: 53
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Justice Raja
1983
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as Rajashekharan / Gopi
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Age: 53
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Keni
1982
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as Rajendran
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Age: 52
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Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
1982
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as Gopinath
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Age: 52
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Chambalkadu
1982
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Age: 52
Anguram
1982
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Age: 52
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Idiyum Minnalum
1982
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Age: 52
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Asthamikkatha Pakalukal
1981
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as Prabhakaran
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Age: 51
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Snehathinte Mukhangal
1978
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as Sreedharan
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Age: 48
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Mudramothiram
1978
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Age: 48
Randu Lokam
1977
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Age: 48
Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla
1977
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Age: 47
Sujatha
1977
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as Surendran
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Age: 47
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Vishukkani
1977
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Age: 47
Hello Darling
1975
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Age: 45
Picnic
1975
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Age: 45
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Thumbolarcha
1974
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as Aromal Chekavar
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Age: 44
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
1974
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as Sethu
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Age: 44
Ernakulam Junction
1971
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Age: 41
Agnimrigam
1971
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as Ramesh
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Age: 41
Anubhavangal Palichakal
1971
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as Gopalan
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Age: 41
Lora Where Are You?
1971
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as Bernard
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Age: 41
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Neethi
1971
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Age: 41
Thara
1970
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as Venugopalan
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Age: 41
Thriveni
1970
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as Shivaraman
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Age: 40
Mindapennu
1970
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Age: 40
Thurukkatha Vathil
1970
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Age: 40
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Ezhuthatha Katha
1970
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as Prathapachandran
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Age: 40
Moodalmanju
1970
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as Rajesh / Raju
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Age: 40
Koottukudumbam
1969
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Age: 39
Nadhi
1969
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Age: 39
Mooladhanam
1969
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as Mammootty
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Age: 39
Kadalpalam
1969
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as Murali
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Age: 39
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Rahasyam
1969
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as Babu/cid
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Age: 39
Rest House
1969
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Age: 39
Aalmaram
1969
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as Soman
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Age: 39
Kanoor Deluxe
1969
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as Thirumeni
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Age: 39
Adimakal
1969
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as 'Pottan' Raghavan
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Age: 39
Kodungallooramma
1968
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as Kovalan
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Age: 38
Love in Kerala
1968
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Age: 38
Punnapra Vayalar
1968
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as Prabhakaran
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Age: 38
Padunna Puzha
1968
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as Jayachandran
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Age: 38
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka
1968
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Age: 38
Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu
1968
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Age: 38
Shakunthala
1965
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Age: 35
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Pazhassi Raja
1964
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as Kannavathu Nambiar
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Age: 34
Susheela
1963
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Age: 33
Laila Majnu
1962
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as Qais
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Age: 32
Gnana Sundari
1961
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Age: 32
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Paalum Pazhamum
1961
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Age: 31
Unniyarcha
1961
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as Attumanamel Kunjiraman
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Age: 31
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Thilakam
1960
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Age: 30
Sahodari
1959
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Age: 29
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Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
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Age: 29
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Chathurangam
1959
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Age: 29
Sollu Thambi Sollu
1959
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as Chinnathambi
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Age: 29