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 |
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Movie | Oru Sandesam Koodi | 1985-05-09 | |
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Movie | Nerariyum Nerathu | Rajan | 1985-06-13 |
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Movie | Kurishuyudham | James | 1984-10-08 |
Movie | Alakadalinakkare | Yusaph | 1984-09-07 |
Movie | Karyam Nissaram | Unnithan | 1983-06-17 |
Movie | Ente Katha | Sreekumar | 1983-05-06 |
Movie | Theeram Thedunna Thira | Sudhakaran | 1983-02-04 |
Movie | Chakravalam Chuvannappol | 1983-06-21 | |
Movie | Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla | Prem Nazir | 1983-11-25 |
Movie | Kodunkattu | DSP Sudheendran IPS | 1983-08-19 |
Movie | Aattakalasham | Balachandran | 1983-11-11 |
Movie | Mahabali | Mahabali | 1983-08-19 |
Movie | Postmortem | Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police | 1982-06-21 |
Movie | Padayottam | Udayan | 1982-08-06 |
Movie | Mazhanilavu | Singapore Menon | 1982-01-01 |
Movie | Idiyum Minnalum | 1982-02-05 | |
Movie | Aarambham | Devarajan | 1982-09-01 |
Movie | Keni | Rajendran | 1982-12-03 |
Movie | Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum | Vaavar | 1982-10-28 |
Movie | Aakrosam | Commissioner Rajashekharan Thambi | 1982-10-02 |
Movie | Thakilu Kottampuram | Rajakrishna Kurup | 1981-06-12 |
Movie | Sanchari | Suresh / Sumesh | 1981-02-26 |
Movie | Sangharsham | Rajasekharan | 1981-07-31 |
Movie | Attimari | 1981-08-21 | |
Movie | Thenum Vayambum | V. C. Menon | 1981-11-17 |
Movie | Kadathu | Gopinath | 1981-10-30 |
Movie | Vida Parayum Munpe | Madhavan Kutty | 1981-09-10 |
Movie | Kari Puranda Jeevithangal | 1980-02-15 | |
Movie | Ithikkara Pakky | Ithikkara Pakki | 1980-04-18 |
Movie | Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil | 1978-01-14 | |
Movie | Kadathanaattu Maakkam | Kannan/Nambeeshan | 1978-07-17 |
Movie | Lisa | Murali | 1978-12-08 |
Movie | Ee Ganam Marakkumo | Gopi | 1978-12-01 |
Movie | Kannappanunni | Kannappanunni / Durgadasan | 1977-04-07 |
Movie | Aayiram Janmangal | Madhavan Nair | 1976-08-27 |
Movie | Thulaavarsham | Balan | 1976-03-18 |
Movie | Mallanum Mathevanum | 1976-10-03 | |
Movie | Innale Innu | 1976-11-25 | |
Movie | Love Marriage | Madhu | 1975-04-11 |
Movie | Picnic | 1975-04-11 | |
Movie | Hello Darling | 1975-05-07 | |
Movie | Thiruvonam | 1975-10-02 | |
Movie | Ponnapuram Kotta | 1974-01-23 | |
Movie | Angathattu | 1974-03-01 | |
Movie | Nellu | Raghavan Nair | 1974-01-01 |
Movie | Poonthenaruvi | Ouseppachan | 1974-11-10 |
Movie | Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan | Nagan | 1974-12-20 |
Movie | Bhadradeepam | Rajasekjaran | 1973-03-02 |
Movie | Panchavadi | 1973-08-17 | |
Movie | Urvashi Bharathi | 1973-08-03 | |
Movie | Pacha Nottukal | Paulose | 1973-09-09 |
Movie | Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu | Prakash | 1973-10-05 |
Movie | Poymughangal | 1973-10-25 | |
Movie | Aromalunni | Aromalunni / Kunjiraman | 1972-04-14 |
Movie | Manthrakodi | Venu | 1972-03-16 |
Movie | Maaya | Madhavankutty | 1972-03-09 |
Movie | Aaradimanninte Janmi | K. Sethumadhavan Nair | 1972-02-04 |
Movie | Taxi Car | CID Nazir | 1972-04-14 |
Movie | Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | 1972-06-20 | |
Movie | Postmane Kananilla | Ramu | 1972-11-14 |
Movie | Brahmachari | Jayachandran | 1972-10-13 |
Movie | Gandharavakshetram | Gandharvan / Gopalan | 1972-08-23 |
Movie | Oru Sundariyude Katha | Maadan / Kuttappan | 1972-07-28 |
Movie | Miss Mary | 1972-08-04 | |
Movie | Lankadahanam | 1971-03-26 | |
Movie | C.I.D. Nazir | C.I.D. Nazir | 1971-04-14 |
Movie | Agnimrigam | Ramesh | 1971-11-19 |
Movie | Ernakulam Junction | 1971-12-03 | |
Movie | Thapaswini | 1971-09-03 | |
Movie | Othenante makan | Ambu | 1970-08-14 |
Movie | Moodalmanju | Rajesh / Raju | 1970-01-09 |
Movie | You Made Me a Communist | Gopalan | 1970-09-11 |
Movie | Nizhalattam | Ravi | 1970-07-31 |
Movie | Thara | Venugopalan | 1970-12-18 |
Movie | Aranazhika Neram | Rajan | 1970-12-25 |
Movie | Pearl View | Lawrence | 1970-12-18 |
Movie | Lottery Ticket | Venugopal | 1970-11-28 |
Movie | Aalmaram | Soman | 1969-01-01 |
Movie | Adimakal | 'Pottan' Raghavan | 1969-01-01 |
Movie | Thulabharam | Ramu | 1968-01-04 |
Movie | Bharyamar Sookshikkuka | 1968-04-14 | |
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 | Odayil Ninnu | Gopi | 1965-12-01 |
Movie | Murappennu | Balan | 1965-12-24 |
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 | Marumakal | 1952-05-09 | |
Movie | Achan | Chandran | 1952-12-24 |
Movie | Call of Hunger | Mohan | 1952-08-22 |
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