Prem Nazir

Abdul KhaderApril 1923 January 1989, 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 Ever Green Hero of Malayalam cinema.

Nazir was born in Chirayinkeezhu in the princely state of Travancore now part of Kerala, to Akkode Shahul Hamid and Asuma Beevi. He has two brothers Prem Nawas ,Ashraf and six sisters, Sulekha, Aleefa, Aneesa, Umaiba, Sunaisa and Suhara. His mother died when he was very young. He completed his formal education from Kadinamkulam Lower Primary School, Sri Chithiravilasam School, SD College, Alappuzha, and SB College, Changanassery. By the time he completed his education, he had become an experienced drama artist. It was on the sets of his second movie, Visappinte Vili 1952, that Abdul Khader was renamed Prem Nazir by Thikkurussi Sukumaran Nair.Prem Nazir had his acting debut as Shylock in the play The Merchant of Venice 1951, when he was a student at SB College, Changanacherry. He won the best actor award for this role in the play directed by Sheppard. His first film was Marumakal 1952, directed by S. K. Chari and produced by Paul Kallungal. He was credited Abdul Khader itself in this film. He got his career break with Visappinte Vili 1952, his second film, made for KampK Combines Udaya Studio by Telegu director Mohan Rao. Prem Nazir started his career when drama was the most popular visual medium and film making at its infancy. He started acting for the Excel Productions Udaya Studio and most of his films were for the Udaya and Merryland Studios. ........

Source: Wikipedia