Abdul Khader (16 December 1929 – 16 January 1989), 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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Movie | Lal Americayil | Ravi Varma | 1989-09-05 |
Movie | Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | Aadithya Varma | 1986-11-07 |
Movie | Nerariyum Nerathu | Rajan | 1985-06-13 |
Movie | Oru Sandesam Koodi | 1985-05-09 | |
Movie | Manya Mahajanangale | 1985-06-14 | |
Movie | Kadamattathachan | Fr. Paulose/Kadamattathu Kathanar | 1984-06-22 |
Movie | Kurishuyudham | James | 1984-10-08 |
Movie | Ente Katha | Sreekumar | 1983-05-06 |
Movie | Theeram Thedunna Thira | Sudhakaran | 1983-02-04 |
Movie | Karyam Nissaram | Unnithan | 1983-06-17 |
Movie | Aattakalasham | Balachandran | 1983-11-11 |
Movie | Chakravalam Chuvannappol | 1983-06-21 | |
Movie | Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla | Prem Nazir | 1983-11-25 |
Movie | Mahabali | Mahabali | 1983-08-19 |
Movie | Mazhanilavu | Singapore Menon | 1982-01-01 |
Movie | Postmortem | Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police | 1982-06-21 |
Movie | Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum | Vaavar | 1982-10-28 |
Movie | Aarambham | Devarajan | 1982-09-01 |
Movie | Sanchari | Suresh / Sumesh | 1981-02-26 |
Movie | Thakilu Kottampuram | Rajakrishna Kurup | 1981-06-12 |
Movie | Vida Parayum Munpe | Madhavan Kutty | 1981-09-10 |
Movie | Attimari | 1981-08-21 | |
Movie | Kari Puranda Jeevithangal | 1980-02-15 | |
Movie | Ithikkara Pakky | Ithikkara Pakki | 1980-04-18 |
Movie | Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil | 1978-01-14 | |
Movie | Ee Ganam Marakkumo | Gopi | 1978-12-01 |
Movie | Kadathanaattu Maakkam | Kannan/Nambeeshan | 1978-07-17 |
Movie | Kannappanunni | Kannappanunni / Durgadasan | 1977-04-07 |
Movie | Aayiram Janmangal | Madhavan Nair | 1976-08-27 |
Movie | Thulavarsham | Balan | 1976-03-18 |
Movie | Mallanum Mathevanum | 1976-10-03 | |
Movie | Picnic | 1975-04-11 | |
Movie | Love Marriage | Madhu | 1975-04-11 |
Movie | Thiruvonam | 1975-10-02 | |
Movie | Hello Darling | 1975-05-07 | |
Movie | Nellu | Raghavan Nair | 1974-01-01 |
Movie | Ponnapuram Kotta | 1974-01-23 | |
Movie | Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan | Nagan | 1974-12-20 |
Movie | Angathattu | 1974-03-01 | |
Movie | Poonthenaruvi | Ouseppachan | 1974-11-10 |
Movie | Bhadradeepam | Rajasekjaran | 1973-03-02 |
Movie | Urvashi Bharathi | 1973-08-03 | |
Movie | Poymughangal | 1973-10-25 | |
Movie | Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu | Prakash | 1973-10-05 |
Movie | Pacha Nottukal | Paulose | 1973-09-09 |
Movie | Taxi Car | CID Nazir | 1972-04-14 |
Movie | Manthrakodi | Venu | 1972-03-16 |
Movie | Aaradimanninte Janmi | K. Sethumadhavan Nair | 1972-02-04 |
Movie | Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | 1972-06-20 | |
Movie | Aromalunni | Aromalunni / Kunjiraman | 1972-04-14 |
Movie | Oru Sundariyude Katha | Maadan / Kuttappan | 1972-07-28 |
Movie | Brahmachari | Jayachandran | 1972-10-13 |
Movie | Miss Mary | 1972-08-04 | |
Movie | Postmane Kananilla | Ramu | 1972-11-14 |
Movie | Lankadahanam | 1971-03-26 | |
Movie | C.I.D. Nazir | C.I.D. Nazir | 1971-04-14 |
Movie | Agnimrigam | Ramesh | 1971-11-19 |
Movie | Thapaswini | 1971-09-03 | |
Movie | Ernakulam Junction | 1971-12-03 | |
Movie | Othenante makan | Ambu | 1970-08-14 |
Movie | Moodalmanju | Rajesh / Raju | 1970-01-09 |
Movie | Nizhalattam | Ravi | 1970-07-31 |
Movie | Pearl View | Lawrence | 1970-12-18 |
Movie | You Made Me a Communist | Gopalan | 1970-09-11 |
Movie | Aalmaram | Soman | 1969-01-01 |
Movie | Adimakal | 'Pottan' Raghavan | 1969-01-01 |
Movie | Thulabharam | Ramu | 1968-01-04 |
Movie | Love in Kerala | 1968-08-09 | |
Movie | Iruttinte Athmavu | Velayudhan | 1967-03-02 |
Movie | Chithramela | 1967-09-29 | |
Movie | Ramanan | Ramanan | 1967-01-01 |
Movie | Ashwamedham | Mohanan | 1967-12-15 |
Movie | Cochin Express | CID Rajan | 1967-10-28 |
Movie | Anarkali | Prince Salim | 1966-08-27 |
Movie | Murappennu | Balan | 1965-12-24 |
Movie | Odayil Ninnu | Gopi | 1965-12-01 |
Movie | Karutha Kai | 1964-08-14 | |
Movie | Bhargavi Nilayam | Sasikumar | 1964-11-22 |
Movie | Ninamanija Kalpadukal | Thankachan | 1963-01-01 |
Movie | Unniyarcha | Attumanamel Kunjiraman | 1961-01-01 |
Movie | Paalum Pazhamum | 1961-09-09 | |
Movie | Ponkathir | Ravi | 1953-10-17 |
Movie | Achan | Chandran | 1952-12-24 |
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