Prem Nazir
Indian actor (1929–1989)
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Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 23 MARCH 1929 - 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor. He acted mainly in movies made in the Malayalam language. He started his career in the 1950s. He was one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema and is fondly remembered as Evergreen Hero. He acted in lead roles in more than 600 movies, which is a world record. He also holds three more Guinness world records. He got the Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri and Kerala State Film Awards.
Prem Nazir | |
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 Nazir on a 2013 stamp of India | |
| Born | Abdul Khader 7 April 1926 Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore |
| Died | 16 January 1989 (aged 62) Madras, India |
| Resting place | Chirayinkeezhu, Attingal Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Nithyaharitha Nayakan (Evergreen Hero) |
| Alma mater | SB College, Changanassery, SD College, Alappuzha |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1951–1989 |
| Known for | Malayalam films |
| Spouse | Habeeba Beevi |
| Children | 4, including Shanavas |
| Relatives | Prem Nawas (brother) |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (1983) |
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