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Prem Nazir(1926-1989)

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Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir is considered to be the biggest star in Malyalam film history. He graduated from St. Berchman's College in Changanassery, Kerala. He started acting for the Excel company and most of his films were for the Udaya and Merryland Studios. He portrayed the ideal male in most of his films.
BornDecember 26, 1926
DiedJanuary 16, 1989(62)
BornDecember 26, 1926
DiedJanuary 16, 1989(62)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win

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Jayabharathi and Prem Nazir in Babu Mon (1975)
Jayamalini, Prem Nazir, and Jayan in Naayattu (1980)
Prem Nazir, Ratheesh, and Seema in Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)
Prem Nazir, Ratheesh, and Seema in Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)
Prem Nazir and Jameela Malik in Aadhyathe Katha (1972)
Prem Nazir in Ramanan (1967)
K.R. Vijaya and Prem Nazir in Mamangam (1979)
Prem Nazir and K.J. Yesudas in Achani (1973)
Jayabharathi and Prem Nazir in Sethu Bandhanam (1974)
Prem Nazir in Taxi Car (1972)
Prem Nazir in Pacha Nottukal (1973)
Prem Nazir in Mahabali (1983)

Known for

Pancha Thanthram (1974)
Pancha Thanthram
6.9
  • Rajendran
  • Shekhar
  • Jaidev
  • 1974
Theekkadal (1980)
Theekkadal
  • Balakrishnan
  • 1980
Ponmudy (1982)
Ponmudy
5.6
  • Diwakaran
  • 1982
Lakshmi, Mohanlal, Madhu, Prem Nazir, and Shankar in Padayottam (1982)
Padayottam
7.4
  • Udayan
  • 1982

Credits

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Actor

  • Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
    Kadathanadan Ambadi
    • Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal
    • 1990
  • Lal Americayil (1989)
    Lal Americayil
    • 1989
  • Dhwani (1988)
    Dhwani
    • Rajasekharan Nair
    • 1988
  • Nilaavinte Nattil (1986)
    Nilaavinte Nattil
    • Current Husband, father of his Wife's baby
    • 1986
  • Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
    Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
    • Adithya Varma
    • 1986
  • Udayam Padinjaru (1986)
    Udayam Padinjaru
    • Ittychan
    • 1986
  • Uyirthezhunnelppu (1985)
    Uyirthezhunnelppu
    • 1985
  • Oru Naal Innoru Naal (1985)
    Oru Naal Innoru Naal
    • 1985
  • Orikkal Oridathu (1985)
    Orikkal Oridathu
    • 1985
  • Shankar in Neerariyum Nerathu (1985)
    Neerariyum Nerathu
    • 1985
  • Snehicha Kuttathinu (1985)
    Snehicha Kuttathinu
    • 1985
  • Shatru (1985)
    Shatru
    • 1985
  • Sannaham (1985)
    Sannaham
    • 1985
  • Mukhyamanthri (1985)
    Mukhyamanthri
    • 1985
  • Madhuvidhu Theerum Mumbe (1985)
    Madhuvidhu Theerum Mumbe
    • 1985

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Abdul Khader
  • Born
    • December 26, 1926
    • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  • Died
    • January 16, 1989
    • Chennai(Diabetes)
  • Spouse
    • Habeeba Beevi? - 1989

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    The Prem Nazir Award was initiated in his memory, in 1992, for excellence in contributions to the Malayalam Film Industry. He was awarded the Padma Bushan Award by the Indian President in recognition of distinguished services of a high order to the nation in his field (acting). He has acted in a record 39 films which were were released in a single year - 1979. Holds the record for having acted in the most leading roles - over 600 films (with 85 heronies).

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