Prem Nazir
Born: 1926-04-06
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Prem Nazir (Abdul Khader) was a prominent Indian actor predominantly known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
Prem Nazir (Abdul Khader) was a prominent Indian actor predominantly known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
Prem Nazir was a famous Indian actor who mainly worked in Malayalam cinema. Nazir started his career as a stage actor, and in 1952, he acted in his first film, Marumakal. Prem 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. In 1983, the government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan. In the Malayalam film industry, Prem Nazir is known as Nithiyaharitha Nayakan, which means Evergreen Hero. Prem Nazir won his only Kerala State Film Award in 1981. Prem Nazir acted in 40 films in double role characters. Nazir died due to measles on 16 January 1989 at the age of 62.
Prem Nazir was a famous Indian actor who mainly worked in Malayalam cinema.
Nazir started his career as a stage actor, and in 1952, he acted in his first film, Marumakal. Prem 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. In 1983, the government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan. In the Malayalam film industry, Prem Nazir is known as Nithiyaharitha Nayakan, which means Evergreen Hero. Prem Nazir won his only Kerala State Film Award in 1981. Prem Nazir acted in 40 films in double role characters. Nazir died due to measles on 16 January 1989 at the age of 62.
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- Alternative names Abdul Khader
- Height 5'9 \(175 cm)
- Born April 06, 1926 · Chirayinkeezhu, Kingdom of Travancore, British Raj (present day Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India)
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Abdul Khader
Prem 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.
Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India
Marumakal in 1952
Nithiyaharitha Nayyakan
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Trivia
He was deeply spiritual and helped many struggling artists secretly
Quotes
Cinema is my life. The audience is my breath.
Trademarks
Soft-spoken romantic hero
Nicknames
Evergreen Hero of Malayalam Cinema
Nithyaharitha Nayakan
Salaries
During the 1960s to early 1980s, Prem Nazir was the highest-paid actor in Malayalam cinema.
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