Prem Nazir

Abdul Khader, better known by his stage namePrem Nazir, was an Indian film actor best known for his work inMalayalam cinema. He is considered one of the all timesuper starsinMalayalam cinema. He is referred to as theNithya Haritha Nayakan(Ever Green Hero) of Malayalam cinema. Nazir holds twoGuinness World Records: for playing the lead role in a record 725 films,and for playing opposite the same heroine in 130 films (withSheela).He also holds two other acting records; for acting opposite eighty heroines and for acting in lead roles in thirty nine films which were released in a single year (1979).He is regarded as one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema, and is also known for his powerful performances in films likeIruttinte Athmavu,Kallichellamma,Dhwani,Murappennu,Anubhavangal Paalichakal,Padayottam,Vida Parayum Munpe,Azhakulla Saleena, andNadhi.Nazir also tried his hand in politics but was unsuccessful. TheGovernment of Indiahas honoured him with thePadma BhushanandPadma Shri, the third and fourth highest civilian honours respectively, for his contribution towardsIndiancinema.He died due to measles on 16 January 1989.