Prem Nazir

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Prem Nazir
PB; Prem Nazir
	Nazir on a 2013 stamp of India
Born	Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 ; Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
Died	16 January 1989 (aged 62); Madras, India
Resting place	Chirayinkeezhu, Attingal; Thiruvananthapuram, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Nithyaharitha Nayakan ; (Evergreen Hero)
Alma mater	SB College, Changanassery, SD College, Alappuzha
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1951–1989
Known for	Malayalam films
Spouse(s)	Habeeba Beevi
Children	4, including Shanavas
Relatives	Prem Nawas (brother)
Awards	Padma Bhushan (1983)

Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 - 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor. He acted mainly in movies made in the Malayalam language. He started his career in the 1950s. He was one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema and is fondly remembered as Evergreen Hero. He acted in lead roles in more than 600 movies, which is a world record. He also holds three more Guinness world records. He got the Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri and Kerala State Film Awards.

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