1 Biography
2 Career
3 Tribute
4 His Last Journey
5 Selected Filmography
6 External links
7 References
Biography
Nazir was born in Chirayankeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram district, to Akkode Shahul Hamid and Asuma Beevi. His mother died when he was very young. He completed his formal education from Kadinamkulam Lower Primary School, Sri Chithiravilasam School, S D College (Alappuzha), and Saint Berchman's College (Changanassery). By the time he completed his education, he had become an experienced drama artist. It was on the sets of his first movie that Abdul Khader was renamed Prem Nazir by Thikkurussi Sukumaran Nair.
Nazir's brother Prem Nawaz (Abdul Wahab) and son Shahnawaz acted in a few films without much success.
Career
Nazir started acting for the Excel company and most of his films were for the Udaya and Merryland Studios. His first film was "Marumakal", produced by Paul Kallungal. In 1979, 39 of his films got released; a record. He also holds the record for having acted in the most leading roles - about 700 films (with 85 heronies). Another record is for the most enduring screen team along with actress Sheela. They played opposite each other in 130 movies by 1975. His association with playback singer K. J. Yesudas was perfect for the audience. Even today many consider the Nazir - Yesudas combination of song sequences remains the best ever on screen. He is quite popularly described as Nithyaharithanayakan (The Evergreen Hero), which do justice to the fact that he was acting as the hero in his elder years as well.His last film was Dhwani.
He won the Kerala State Special Jury Award in 1981. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1983 by the President of India in recognition of distinguished services of a high order to the nation in his field (acting). The Prem Nazir Award was initiated in his memory, in 1992, for excellence in contributions to the Malayalam Cinema Industry. Nazir also wrote a book on the film characters he essayed, Enne Thediyetha Kathapatrangal.
Many consider the role of Bhranthan (Mentally ill) Velayuthan in the film Iruttinte Atmavu (The Soul of the Darkness) as his masterpiece. Written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair,the film provided Malayalam cinema with a new direction; that of the low budget film. One could see a lot of the pre-occupations of the scenarist, who carried the touches of human relationships through all of his subsequent films whether as screenplay writer or director. In spite of its large number of studio shots and overall theatricality, the film was so culturally rich that many of the episodes would become archetypes for future Malayalam film makers dealing with family drama. It depicted the story of an imbecile (finely portrayed by Prem Nazir) in a joint family with remarkable sensitivity and seriousness of purpose. He tried his hand in politics and had joined the Congress Party but could not succeed in the elections.
Tribute
The Trivandrum Film Fraternity, one of the popular filmi organizations of the state is planning to erect the statue of legendary Malayalam film hero Prem Nazir, who broke acting records with his roles in over 700 films. Along with the statue made in bronze which is to be completed in a year, a theme museum based on some immortal characters essayed by the late actor will also be made.The exact location where it would be installed would be announced in due course after discussions with the state government.Famous sculptor Jeevan Thomas, who had sculpted the statues of S.K. Pottekad and Herman Gundert, will be in charge of reinventing Nazir immortal character in the statue.A panel comprising producer G. Suresh Kumar, former Chalachitra Academy chairman T.K. Rajiv Kumar, Rakesh and Kalliyoor Sasi has been formed for executing the project. The Project is planned to be completed by 2008.
His Last Journey
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Important Characters
1. Anubhavangal Palichakal (Experiences and Failures)(1971). The story of communists who suffered to build the modern Kerala. Nazir played one of the heroes. (The other one was Satyan).
2. Iruttinte Atmav (The Soul of Darkness)(1966) - Nazir played the mentally challenged Bhrantan Velayudhan in this film based on the classic novel by M T Vasudevan Nair.
3. Padayottam (The campaign)(1982): This is the best film of Prem Nazir . Its story was inspired by Alexandre Dumas classic novel The Count Of Monte-Cristo. and the treatment of the film was inspired by that of Ben-Hur. Prem Nazir's performance was superb.
4. Vida Parayum Munpe (Before saying Good Bye)(1981): Nazir bagged a special jury award for this film in the 1981 Kerala State Film Awards.
5. Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (Neighbour The Pauper!)(1986): A laugh riot by Priyadarshan. Nazir's middle aged father role was very enjoyable.
6.Dhwani ( The Sound)(1988) : This was his last completed film. His performance was good. The film was a hit due to several factors like the excellent performances by Prem Nazir, Jayaram, Shobhana and Tilakan, the everlasting music by maestro Naushad etc (His Last Film)
7. Murappennu -1965
8. Nadhi -1969
9. Ningalenne Communistaki -1970
10.Odeyil Ninnu -1965
Review Links
1. http://www.mouthshut.com/Comment/readcomment.php?rid=71484&com=0&r=1
2. http://www.irazoo.com/InterestingTopics/Prem-Nazir.aspx
Selected Filmography
Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
Lal Americayil (1989)
Dhwani (1988) .... Rajasekharan Nair (His last film)
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) .... Adithya Varma
Manya Mahajanangale (1985)
Oru Sandesam Koodi (1985)
Dheivatheyorthu (1985)
Madhuvidhu Theerum Mumbe (1985)
Mukhyamanthri (1985)
Neerariyum Nerathu (1985)
Orikkal Oridathu (1985)
Oru Naal Innoru Naal (1985)
Ozhivukalam (1985)
Sannaham (1985)
Shatru (1985)
Snehicha Kuttathinu (1985)
Uyirthezhunnelppu (1985)
Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)
Alakadalinakkare (1984)
Amme Narayana (1984)
Ente Nandinikkutty (1984)
Inakkilly (1984) .... Zachariah
Kadamattachan (1984)
Krishna Guruvayoorappaa (1984)
Kurissu Yuddham (1984)
Makale Mappu Tharu (1984)
Manase Ninakku Mangalam (1984)
Manithali (1984)
Ningalil Oru Sthree (1984)
Oru Thettinte Katha (1984)
Piriyilla Naam (1984) .... Rajashekharan
Poomadathu Pennu (1984)
Vanitha Police (1984)
Vellam (1984)
Vikatakavi (1984)
Premnazeerine Kanmanilla (1983)
Aashrayam (1983)
Adhipathyam (1983)
Adhyathe Anuragam (1983)
Angam (1983)
Attakkalasam (1983) .... C. K. Balachandran
Bandham (1983)
Bhookambam (1983) .... Mahendran
Chakravalam Chuvannappol (1983)
Deepaaradhana (1983)
Ee Yugam (1983)
Ente Katha (1983)
Himam (1983)
Justice Raja (1983)
Karyam Nissaram (1983) .... Unnithan
Kodumkattu (1983)
Mahabali (1983)
Marakkillorikkalum (1983) .... Madhavan Thampi
Mortuary (1983/II)
Onnu Chirikku (1983)
Oru Madapravinte Katha (1983)
Passport (1983)
Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) .... Ramamurthy
Prathigna (1983)
Theeram Thedunna Thira (1983)
Yuddham (1983)
Aadharsham (1982)
Aakrosam (1982)
Aarambham (1982)
Anga Chamayam (1982)
Anguram (1982)
Champalakadu (1982) transliteration)
Dhrohi (1982)
Idiyum Minnalum (1982)
pIvan Oru Simham (1982)
Jumbulingam (1982)
Keni (1982)
Maruppacha (1982)
Mayilanji (1982)
Mazhanilavu (1982)
Naagamadhathu Thampuratti (1982)
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira (1982)
Paanchajanyam (1982)
Padayottam (1982)
Ponmudy (1982) .... Diwakaran
Post Mortem (1982)
Raktha Sakshi (1982)
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum (1982)
Adima Changala (1981)
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam (1981) .... Vijayan
Attimari (1981) .... Soman
Charam (1981) ... aka The Ash
Choothattam (1981)
Druvasangamam (1981)
Ellaam Ninakku Vendi (1981)
Irattimadhuram (1981)
Itha Oru Dhikkari (1981)
Itihasam (1981)
Kaahalam (1981)
Kaattu Kallan (1981)
Kadathe (1981)
Kilungaatha Changalakal (1981)
Kodumudikal (1981)
Paathira Sooryan (1981)
Parvathi (1981) .... Urimees
Raktham (1981)
Sanchari (1981)
Sankharsham (1981)
Thaalam Manasinte Thaalam (1981)
Thadavara (1981)
Thakilu Kottampuram (1981)
Theekkali (1981)
Thenum Vayambum (1981)
Vida Parayum Mumbe (1981)
Love in Singapore (1980) .... Premachandran
Agni Kshethram (1980)
Air Hostess (1980)
Anthappuram (1980)
Chandrahassam (1980)
Dwik Vijayam (1980)
Ithikkara Pakky (1980)
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal (1980)
Lava (1980) .... Ramu
Mr. Micheal (1980)
Naayattu (1980)
Paallattu Kunjikannan (1980)
Pralayam (1980)
Theekkadal (1980) .... Balakrishnan
Theeram Thedunnavar (1980)
Indradhanush (1979)
Iniyum Kaanaam (1979)
Irumpazhikal (1979)
Kalam Kaathu Ninnilla (1979)
Kathir Mandapam (1979)
Mamangam (1979) .... Chanthunni
Manava Dharmam (1979)
Ormayil Nee Maathram (1979)
Pambaram (1979)
Pichathy Kuttappan (1979)
Prabhu (1979)
Sarpam (1979)
Tharangam (1979)
Thirayum Thiravum (1979)
Vaaleduthaven Vaalaal (1979)
Vellayani Paramu (1979)
Vijayanum Veeranum (1979)
Ward No. 7 (1979)
Aana Paachan (1978)
Amarsham (1978)
Ashtamudi Kayal (1978)
Bharyayum Kamukiyum (1978)
Ee Ganam Marakkumo (1978)
Gaandharvam (1978)
Jayikkanaayi Janichavan (1978)
Kadathanattu Maakkam (1978)
Kalpa Vriksham (1978)
Kanal Kattakal (1978)
Kudumbam Namakku Sreekovil (1978)
Lisa (1978) .... Murali
Mudhra Mothiram (1978)
Ninakku Njanum Enikku Neeyum (1978)
Nivedhyam (1978)
Paadasaram (1978)
Prarthana (1978)
Raju Rahim (1978)
Sathru Samharam (1978)
Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978)
Sundharimarude Swapnangal (1978)
Thacholy Ambu (1978)
Tharu Oru Janmam Koodi (1978)
Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
Yagaswam (1978)
Acharam Ammini Osaram Omana (1977) .... Pakkaran
Akshaya Paathram (1977)
Anjali (1977)
Anugraham (1977)
Aparaajitha (1977)
Aparadhi (1977)
Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977)
Chathur Vedam (1977)
Hridhayame Sakshi (1977)
Innale Innu (1977)
Ivanente Priyaputhran (1977)
Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva (1977)
Kanchana Sita (1977)
Kannappanunni (1977)
Lakshmi (1977)
Mini Mol (1977)
Mohavum Mukthiyum (1977)
Muttathe Mulla (1977)
Panchamrutham (1977)
Parivarthanam (1977)
Randu Lokam (1977)
Rathi Manmathan (1977)
Saghakkale Munottu (1977)
Samudram (1977)
Soorya Kanthi (1977)
Sujatha (1977)
Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla (1977)
Thuruppu Gulam (1977)
Varadhakshina (1977)
Veedue Oru Swargam (1977)
Vishukkani (1977)
Aayiram Janmangal (1976)
Agnipushpam (1976)
Ajayanum Vijayanum (1976)
Ammini Ammavan (1976)
Amrudha Vahini (1976)
Chennai Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
Chirikudukka (1976)
Chottanikkara Amma (1976)
Kamadhenu (1976)
Kanyadanam (1976)
Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan (1976)
Light House (1976)
Mailanum Mathevanum (1976)
Ozhukkinethire (1976)
Paarijatham (1976)
Panchami (1976)
Pick Pocket (1976)
Prasadam (1976)
Pushpa Sarem (1976)
Rajayogam (1976)
Seemantha Puthran (1976)
Themmadi Vellappan (1976)
Thulavarsham (1976)
Vanadevatha (1976)
Vazhi Vilakku (1976)
Aaranya Kaandum (1975)
Abhimanam (1975)
Alibaba and Forty-one Thieves (1975)
Ashthami Rohini (1975)
Ayodhya (1975)
Babu Mon (1975)
Chattambi Kalyani (1975)
Cheenavala (1975)
Chief Guest (1975)
Chumadu Thangai (1975)
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre (1975)
Hello Darling (1975)
Kottaram Vilakkanundu (1975)
Love Marriage (1975)
Manishada (1975)
Neela Ponman (1975)
Padmaragam (1975)
Palaazhi Madhanam (1975)
Picnic (1975)
Pravaham (1975)
Priyamulla Sophia (1975)
Pulivalu (1975)
Rasaleela (1975)
Sammanam (1975)
Sindhu (1975)
Soorya Vamsam (1975)
Thiruvonam (1975)
Thmamara Thoni (1975)
Tourist Bungalow (1975) Arakkallan Mukkallan (1974)
Aswathy (1974)
Ayalathe Sundari (1974)
Bhoomi Devi Pushpiniyayi (1974)
Chakravakam (1974)
Chanchala (1974)
Chandrakantham (1974)
College Girl (1974)
Durga (1974)
Honeymoon (1974)
Neela Kannukal (1974)
Nellu (1974) .... Raghavan Nair
Night Duty (1974)
Paathiravum Pakalvelichavum (1974)
Pancha Thanthram (1974)
Pattabhisekam (1974)
Rajhamsam (1974)
Rehasya Rathri (1974)
Saptha Swarangal (1974)
Sethu Bandhanam (1974)
Suprabhatham (1974)
Thachali Marumakan Chandu (1974)
Thumbolarcha (1974)
Achani (1973)
Agnathavasam (1973)
Angathattu (1973)
Azhakulla Saleena (1973)
Bhadradeepam (1973)
Chukku (1973)
Darshanam (1973)
Dharmayudham (1973)
Divyadharsanam (1973)
Football Champion (1973)
Interview (1973)
Kaalachakram (1973)
Ladies' Hostel (1973)
Manase (1973)
Pacha Nottukal (1973)
Padmavyooham (1973)
Panchavadi (1973)
Panitheeratha Veedu (1973)
Pavangal Pennungal (1973)
Police Ariyaruthe (1973)
Ponnapuram Kotta (1973)
Poymughangal (1973)
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973)
Thaniniram (1973)
Thenaruvi (1973)
Thiruvabharanam (1973)
Thottavadi (1973)
Urvashi Bharathi (1973)
Veendum Prabatham (1973)
Aadhyathe Katha (1972)
Aaradi Manninte Janmi (1972)
Anveshanam (1972)
Aromalunni (1972)
Brahmachari (1972)
Devi (1972)
Gandharava Kshetram (1972)
Manthrakodi (1972)
Manushya Bandhangal (1972)
Maram (1972) .... Ibrahim
Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka (1972)
Maya (1972)
Mayiladum Kunnu (1972)
Miss Mary (1972)
Nirthasala (1972)
Omana (1972)
Oru Sundariyude Katha (1972)
Postmane Kananilla (1972)
Punarjanmam (1972)
Pushpanjali (1972)
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (1972)
Taxi Car (1972)
Anubhavangal Palichakal (1971)
CID Nazir (1971) .... C. I. D. Nazir
Ernakulam Junction (1971)
Kalithozhi (1971)
Lanka Dahanam (1971)
Marunnattil Oru Malayali (1971)
Moonupukkal (1971)
Muthassi (1971)
Neethi (1971)
Puthanveedu (1971)
Shiksha (1971)
Sumangali (1971)
Ummachu (1971)
Vilakkuvangiya Veena (1971)
Aa Chithrasalabham Parannotte (1970)
Ambalaprav (1970)
Amma Enna Stree (1970)
Anatha (1970)
Aranazhikaneram (1970)
Dattuputhran (1970)
Ezhuthatha Katha (1970)
Kakka Thamburatti (1970)
Kalpana (1970)
Kurukshetram (1970)
Lottery Ticket (1970)
Mindapennu (1970)
Moodalamanju (1970)
Nazhikakallu (1970)
Ningalenne Communistakki (1970)
Nizhalattam (1970)
Othenente Makan (1970)
Palunku Pathram (1970)
Pearl View (1970)
Rakta Pushpam (1970)
Saraswathi (1970)
Tara (1970)
Thurukkatha Vathil (1970) .... Bappu
Triveni (1970)
Vivaham Swargathil (1970)
Vivahitha (1970)
Aalmaram (1969)
Adimagal (1969) .... Raghavan
Anaachadanam (1969)
Ballatha Pahayan (1969)
Danger Biscuit (1969)
Jwala (1969)
Kadalpalam (1969)
Kalli Chellama (1969)
Kannoor Deluxe (1969)
Kootu Kudumbam (1969)
Mooladhanam (1969)
Mr. Kerala (1969)
Nadhi (1969) .... Johnny
Padicha Kallan (1969)
Poojapushpam (1969)
Rahasyam (1969)
Rest House (1969)
Susie (1969)
Vilakkapetta Bandhangal (1969)
Vila Kuranja Manushyan (1969)
Virunnukari (1969)
Agni Pareeksha (1968)
Anchu Sundariakal (1968)
Asuravithu (1968) .... Govindankutty
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka (1968)
Dial 2244 (1968)
Inspector (1968)
Kayal Karayil (1968)
Kodungalluramma (1968)
Laksha Prabhu (1968)
Love in Kerala (1968)
Paadunna Puzha (1968)
Punnapra Vyalar (1968)
Thirichadi (1968) .... Kuttappan/Venu
Thokkukal Katha Parayunnu (1968)
Thulabharam (1968) .... Ramu
Velutha Kathreena (1968)
Vidyarthi (1968)
Agniputhri (1967) .... Rajan
Ashwamedham (1967) .... Mohan
Balyakalasakhi (1967)
Bhagya Mudra (1967)
Chitra Mela (1967) ....
Cochin Express (1967)
Collector Malathy (1967)
Jeevikkan Anuvadhikuka (1967)
Kaanatha Veshangal (1967)
Kasavuthattam (1967)
Kottayam Kola Case (1967)
Kudumbam (1967)
Naadan Pennu (1967)
Nagarame Nandi (1967)
N.G.O (1967)
Ollathu Mathi (1967)
Paathira Pattu (1967)
Pareeksha (1967)
Pooja (1967)
Ramanan (1967)
Swapna Bhoomi (1967)
Udhyogastha (1967)
Anarkali (1966)
Iruttinde Athmavu (1966) .... Velayudhan
Kadamattathachan (1966)
Kalithozhan (1966)
Kalyana Rathriyil (1966)
Kanaka Chilanga (1966)
Kanmanikal (1966)
Koottukar (1966)
Kunjali Marakkar (1966) .... Antonio/Narayana Nair
Pennmakkal (1966)
Pinchu Hridhayam (1966)
Poocha Kanni (1966)
Priyathama (1966)
Station Master (1966)
Sthanarthy Saramma (1966)
Tilottama (1966)
Bhoomiyile Malakha (1965)
Chettathi (1965)
Devatha (1965)
Inapravugal (1965)
Jeevitha Yaathra (1965)
Kaliyodum (1965)
Kathirunna Nikah (1965)
Kavya Mela (1965) .... Jayadevan
Kochumon (1965)
Kuppivala (1965)
Mayavi (1965)
Murappennu (1965) .... Balan
Muthalali (1965)
Odeyil Ninnu (1965) .... Gopi
Porter Kunjali (1965)
Rajamalli (1965)
Rosy (1965)
Shakuntala (1965)
Thankakudam (1965)
Althaara (1964)
Ayesha (1964)
Bhargavi Nilayam (1964) .... Sasikumar
Devaalayam (1964)
Karutha Kai (1964)
Kudumbini (1964)
Kutti Kuppayam (1964)
Orral Koodi Kallanaayi (1964)
Pazhassi Raja (1964)
School Master (1964)
Chilamboli (1963)
Kaattu Mynah (1963)
Kalayum Kaminiyum (1963)
Ninamaninja Kaalpaadukal (1963)
Sathyabhama (1963)
Snapaka Yohannan (1963)
Kaalpadukal (1962)
Laila Majnu (1962)
Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962)
Gnana Sundari (1961)
Krishna Kuchela (1961/I)
Unniyarcha (1961) .... Kunjiraman
Seeta (1960)
Thilakam (1960)
Sahodari (1959)
Chadarangam (1958)
Lilly (1958)
Mariakutty (1958)
Devasundari (1957)
Jailpully (1957)
Padatha Paingili (1957) .... Thankachan
Atmarpanam (1956)
Avar Unarunnu (1956)
Manthravadi (1956)
Aniyathi (1955)
C.I.D (1955)
Avakashi (1954)
Avan Varunnu (1954)
Balya Sakhi (1954)
Kidappadam (1954)
Manasakshi (1954)
Tandri (1953)
Achan (1952)
Visappinte Vili (1952)
Marumakal (1952)
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