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This actor, who made his debut in 1952, became lead in 700 out of 900 films, romanced with 85 heroines, became superstar, he was...
Often, some figures are declared about film stars, which tells how many films they worked in a year or how many films they were active in throughout their life. For example, it is said about Akshay Kumar that at one time he was the star who did the maximum number of films in a year. But he could never break the record of a hero. This hero worked in not a hundred or two hundred but about 900 films in his entire career. Out of these 900 films, 700 were in which he appeared in the lead role. Who Was This Superstar? The actor we are talking about here is Prem Nazir, who started his career with South Indian films. He holds the record for the number of films released in a year. There were some years when 39 films of Prem Nazir were released. He is also given credit for making the Malayalam industry known worldwide. Doing more films never affected his acting. It is said that he used to act so realistically that even the filmmakers were surprised. Which Was Prem Nazir's Debut Film? Prem Nazir did double and triple roles in 40 films in his entire film career. During this time, he shared the screen with 85 heroines. His first film was released in the year 1952, named 'Marumakal.' After this, his film 'Visapinte Villi' was released, which made him famous in every household. Let us tell you that Prem Nazir's real name was Abdul Khader. But in the film world, he got recognition as Prem Nazir and also the love of fans. More About Prem Nazir As reported by DNA, Amitabh Bachchan boasts an impressive record of 56 hits, while Rajesh Khanna follows with 42. Shah Rukh and Salman Khan are noted to be around the mid-30s in terms of hits. Even iconic figures like Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan have not surpassed 100 hits throughout their careers, while Prem Nazir had more than 60 hits in his long career. Recognized as India's inaugural superstar, Nazir earned the affectionate title of Nithyaharitha Nayakan (Evergreen Hero) from both fans and the media. By the 1980s, Prem Nazir transitioned to supporting roles but still managed to achieve success in his 50s with films such as Padayottam (1982). The legendary actor sadly passed away in 1989 after battling measles.
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5 days ago
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Hero in 700 films, Paired with 85 heroines, this actor beat Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan in..., name was...
Hero in 720 films, Paired with 85 heroines, this actor beat Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan in..., name was... When we discuss about India's most successful actors, names like Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Dilip Kumar come to our mind. These stars have acted in some of the biggest films and delivered many blockbusters that any actor can dream of. However, there is one man, who has given more hits, than all of them combined. This actor gave more hits than Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan He is none other than Malayalam screen idol Prem Nazir, who ruled Malayalam cinema for three decades. The veteran star, whose career spanned from 1951-89, worked as a leading star in 720 films throughout his career, appearing in over 30 films twice a year. Industry insiders and trade analysts estimated that Nazir delivered at least 700 hits as a lead hero, out of which 50 were blockbusters. In comparison to other star figures, Amitabh Bachchan, undoubtedly Indian cinema's biggest name, has less than 60 hits as lead actor. South superstar Rajinikanth, has a record of over 80 hits and more than a dozen blockbusters. The three Khans who trail way behind, with Salman Khan on top (39 hits and 15 blockbusters), Shah Rukh Khan (34 hits and 10 blockbusters), and Aamir Khan (20 hits and 6 blockbusters). Who was Prem Nazir? Born Abdul Khader in Travancore in 1929, Prem Nazir began his acting journey with film Marumakal in 1952. It was then he garnered success after his second film Visappinte Vili. He became a heartthrob and carved a special place in audiences hearts with his acting. In 1950, he moved to films with hard-hitting subjects, transforming him into a superstar. Eventually, he was nicknamed as Nithyaharitha Nayakan (Evergreen Hero) by fans and media. In late 90s, he started doing more supporting roles and played second leads in films like Jayan, Sukumaran, Shankar, and Soman. However, the upcoming stars like Mammootty and Mohanlal overtook his position, appealing fresh wave of audiences with their talent. In 1989, Prem Nazir was infected with measles and passed away at 59. His last on-screen appearance was in Priyadarshan's film Kadathanadan Ambadi.
