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Nassar

Born: March 5, 1958

FAN SCORE

80

POPULARITY

75

Nassar is a versatile Indian actor, director, dubbing artist, and politician primarily known for his powerful performances in Tamil cinema. With a career spanning over three decades, he has appeared i... Read more

ROLES

Actor, Producer, Director

HEIGHT

5'8'

BIRTH PLACE

Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India

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Quick Info

Born March 5, 1958

Birth Place Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India

Height 5'8'

Fan Score 80

Popularity 75

Roles Actor, Producer, Director

Photos

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Videos

Nassar Re Create Baadshah & Baahubali Dialogues

Nassar Brother Jawahar Home Tour

Actor Nassar Speech at Thug Life Audio Launch Event

Personal Details

Alternative Names Veteran Nassar

Did You Know

Trivia

Nassar is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and began his career in theatre.
He made his film debut in the early 1980s and rose to fame through Mani Ratnam's films, especially Nayakan and Roja.
He has acted in over 500 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages.

Quotes

An actor’s strength lies in how convincingly he disappears into the character.

Trademarks

Deep, commanding voice
Intense facial expressions and body language
Often plays authority figures like police officers, priests, or politicians

Nicknames

Nassar Sir
Veteran Nassar
Character King of South Cinema

Salaries

Nassar typically commands a salary ranging from ₹25 lakhs to ₹1 crore per film, depending on the role and production.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Nassar best known for?

Nassar is known for his character roles in films like Nayakan, Thevar Magan, Kuruthipunal, Baahubali, Iruvar, and Panchathanthiram.

02

Has Nassar worked in other industries besides Tamil?

Yes, he has acted in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films as well.

03

Is Nassar involved in politics or social work?

He is the President of Nadigar Sangam, working for the welfare of South Indian film actors.

04

Who are Nassar’s children?

He has three sons. One of them, Luthfudeen, is an actor in Tamil cinema.

Tags

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