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My Take
Prem Nazir is a reminder of how much cinematic history lives outside the Bollywood spotlight. Born Abdul Khader in Kerala, he became Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, the beloved 'Evergreen Hero,' and earned the Padma Bhushan in 1983. I'm moved by how deeply a regional audience can hold a star in its heart, and Nazir clearly was a cultural icon in the fullest sense. His death at 59 cut a remarkable run short, yet the affection of Kerala has kept him present. To me he embodies the rich, often overlooked depth of South Indian film.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Prem Nazir
- Name (Japanese)
- プレム・ナジール
- Reading
- ぷれむ・なじーる
- Born
- December 16, 1929 – January 16, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Chirayinkizhu Block Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St. Berchmans College
Awards & achievements
- 1983 Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri in arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prem%20Nazir
Frequently asked questions
When was Prem Nazir born?
December 16, 1929 – January 16, 1989.
Where is Prem Nazir from?
Prem Nazir is from Chirayinkizhu Block Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram district, India.
What does Prem Nazir do?
Prem Nazir works as actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.