Prem Nazir

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Abdul Khader, better known by his stage name Prem Nazir, was an Indian film actor best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema. He is referred to as the Nithya Haritha Nayakan of Malayalam cinema.

Nazir holds two Guinness World Records; for playing the lead role in a record 725 films, and for playing opposite the same heroine in 130 films, He also holds two other acting records in the Indian film industry; for acting opposite eighty heroines and for acting in lead roles in thirty nine films which were released in a single year. He is regarded as one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema, and is also known for his powerful performances in films like Iruttinte Athmavu, Kallichellamma, Dhwani, Murappennu, Anubhavangal Paalichakal, Padayottam, Vida Parayum Munpe, Azhakulla Saleena, and Nadhi. The Government of India has honoured him with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, the third and fourth highest civilian honours respectively, for his contribution towards Indian cinema.He died due to measles in 16 th January 1989.