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Prem Nazir, born on December 16, 1929 in Chirayinkizhu Block Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram district, India, was an actor. Prem Nazir died on January 16, 1989 at the age of 59. Schooling on record includes St. Berchmans College. Recorded honors include Padma Bhushan (1983) and Padma Shri in arts.
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
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
- University
- St. Berchmans College
Awards & achievements
- 1983 Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri in arts
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prem%20Nazir
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2735277
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Prem Nazir born?
Born December 16, 1929.
When did Prem Nazir die?
Died January 16, 1989, aged 59.
Where was Prem Nazir from?
Prem Nazir was from Chirayinkizhu Block Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram district, India.
What did Prem Nazir do?
Prem Nazir worked as actor.