Shanawas Prem Nazir is an Indian actor who appears in

Malayalam film Malayalam cinema is an Indian cinema, Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ...

. He is the son of legendary Malayalam actor

Prem Nazir Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the histo ...

(Evergreen Hero of Malayalam Cinema). He has acted in more than 50 Malayalam films.

Background

Shanawas was born at

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populati ...

, as the son of Prem Nazir and his wife Habeeba Beevi. He has three sisters. He had his primary education from Chirayakeezhu English Medium School,

Montfort School, Yercaud Montfort School, Yercaud is a co-ed secondary school run by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel in the town of Yercaud, near Salem in Tamil Nadu, India. The school motto is ''Virtus Et Labor'', which translates to "Virtue and Labor". The co ...

and pursued master's degree in English literature from The New College, Chennai. He made his debut through Premageethangal, a Malayalam movie in 1981. He made his comeback through the 2011 Malayalam movie, China Town.

Family

Shanawas is settled in Malaysia. Shanawas's wife Ayisha beevi is the daughter of the eldest sister of

, Late Suleikha Beevi. The couple have two sons Shameer Khan and Ajith Khan. Shameer tried his luck in Malayalam movie

Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action ''Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action'' is a 2011 Malayalam film, it stars Srikanth, Honey Rose and Babu Antony in main role. It is a sequel to the 1993 film ''Uppukandam Brothers''. The film received negative reviews. It was later dubbed and r ...

but was unsuccessful and is now working as a Manager and Vlogger in Malaysia. Ajith Khan is working in Australia.

Selected filmography

* Janaganamana (2022) * March Randam Vyazham (2019) *

Kuppivala ''Kuppivala'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, written by Moidu Padiyath directed by S. S. Rajan and produced by N. Krishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sukumari, Ambika Sukumaran, Ambika and Bahadoor. It was released on 7 May 1965. ...

(2017) * At Once (2015) *

Kumbasaram ''Kumbasaram: The Confession'' is a List of Malayalam films of 2015, 2015 Malayalam film, Malayalam thriller film written and directed by Aneesh Anwar, starring Jayasurya, Honey Rose, Vineeth and Priyanka. The film features music composed by Vis ...

(2015) * Garbhasreeman (2014) *

Zachariayude Garbhinikal ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal'' ( is a Malayalam–language comedy-drama film written and directed by Aneesh Anwar. The film narrates the incidents in the life of a gynaecologist ''Dr.Zacharia'' and five women who come into his life. Lal appears ...

(2013) *

Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala ''Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala'' is a 2013 Malayalam film directed by Sundardas. It stars Ann Augustine, Siddharth Bharathan,Jishnu Raghavan, Kalabhavan Mani, Sai Kumar in the lead roles. Cast *Ann Augustine as Rebecca Uthup * Sai Kumar as Uthup ...

(2013) *

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(2013) *

Veeraputhran ''Veeraputhran'' ( ml, വീരപുത്രൻ; en, "Brave Son") is a 2011 Malayalam historical film directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed based on the story written by N. P. Mohammed, which is based on the life of Indian Freedom fighter and ant ...

(2011) * China Town (2011) * Kanyakumari Express (2010) *

Oridathoru Postman ''Oridathoru Postman'' is a 2010 Malayalam comedy film directed by Shaji Aziz. The movie features Kunchacko Boban, Innocent, Sharath Kumar and Meera Nandan in the lead roles. Boban as a postman in this film was featured in a Kannada textbook. ...

2010 as Doctor *

Nammal Thammil ''Nammal Thammil'' is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Viji Thampi, starring Prithviraj, Indrajith and Geetu Mohandas. the film was completed on 16 January 2004, but got released on 27 March 2009. Plot The story starts in an Engineering Col ...

(2009) * Kaliyodam (2003) * Koumara Swapnangal (1991) * Neelagiri (1991) * Veendum Oru Adhyarathri (1991) *

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(1990) *

Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru ''Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru '' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Vinod Kumar, starring Sukumaran and Jayalalita in the lead roles. Cast * Sukumaran as Jayan * Jayalalita as Neeli * Cochin Haneefa as George * Viji as Ponni * Veen ...

(1989) as Maruthan *

Arhatha ''Arhatha'' is a 1990 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. The film stars Mohanlal, Urvashi (actress), Urvashi, Rekha (South Indian actress), Rekha and Suresh Gopi in ...

(1990) *

Maharaajaavu ''Maharajavu'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Krishnaraj. The film stars Murali, Shari, Captain Raju and Anuradha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Sharmaji. Cast * Murali * Shari *Captain Raju * Anuradha *K. ...

(1989) * Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989) as Rajesh *

Lal Americayil ''Lal Americayil'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Cochin Haneefa. The film stars Mohanlal, Prem Nazir, Jagathy Sreekumar, Disco Santhi, and Haneefa. The soundtrack and musical scor ...

(1989) * Chithram (1988) * Mangalyachaarthu (1987) as Rahul * Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987) *

Jaathi Pookkal ''Jaathi Pookkal'' is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A.P.Rathinam for Lavanya Films. The film stars Shanavas and Nalini. Cast *Shanavas * Nalini * K. K. Soundar *Goundamani *Ennatha Kannaiya *Y. Vijaya * T. K. S. Natarajan ...

(1987) (Tamil - Unreleased) *

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(1986) *

Onnam Prathi Olivil ''Onnam Prathi Olivil'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby and produced by A. P. Lal. The film stars Rahman and Kamini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Cast * Rahman *Kamini *T. G. Ravi *Shana ...

(1985) *

Aazhi ''Aazhi'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko and written by E. Mosus. The film stars Thilakan, Captain Raju, Baby Shalini and Chithra in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raj Kamal. ...

(1985) *

Orikkal Oridathu ''Orikkal Oridathu'' ( ml, ഒരിക്കൽ ഒരിടത്ത്) is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Jeassy, starring Madhu (actor), Madhu, Prem Naseer, Sreevidya, Rahman (actor), Rahman. Plot The film begins showing the relationship ...

(1985) * Shantam Bheekaram (1985) * Mukhyamantri (1985) * Uyarthezhunelppu (1985) * Velichamillatha Veethi (1984) *

Umaanilayam ''Umaanilayam'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Shankar, Manochithra, Radha and Shanavas in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Shankar as Vinu *Manochithra as Geetha *Radha as Uma *Sha ...

(1984) as Raju * Ningalil Oru Sthree (1984) * Kadamattathachan (1984) as Kunjali *

Amme Naaraayana ''Amme Narayana'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Sukumaran and Baby Shalini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cas ...

(1984) * Mouna Raagam(1983) as Raju *

Maniyara ''Maniyara'' is a 1983 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, Screenplay by moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director), M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Mammootty, Seema (actress), ...

(1983) as Ayoob * Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) as Dr. Ashok *

Prathijnja ''Prathijnja'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. N. Sundaram and produced by C. S. Unni and P. K. Chidambaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Mammootty and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film's score was composed by Ben Sure ...

(1983) as Ravindran *

Himam ''Himam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat''. ...

(1983) as Renji * Kaffa Thuppal (1983) as Padmavahakan / Aanapindam *

Ee Yugam ''Ee Yugam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Hari and Rohini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Prem Nazir as ...

(1983) as Prasad * Mazhanilaavu (1983) as Jayan *

Justice Raja ''Justice Raja'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Menaka, Balan K. Nair and K. R. Vijaya. The film has musical score by Gangai Amaran. The film was a remake of Telugu film ''Jus ...

(1983) as Sankar *

Rathilayam ''Rathilayam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Madhu. The film stars Madhu, Silk Smitha and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer and M. G. Radhakrishnan. Cas ...

(1983) * Aadhipathyam (1983) as Prakash *

Irattimadhuram ''Irattimadhuram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Krishnachandran, K. R. Vijaya and Master Rajakumaran Thampi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Prem Naz ...

(1982) as Surendran *

Ivan Oru Simham ''Ivan Oru Simham'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Sukumaran and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast ...

(1982) *

Gaanam ''Gaanam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Ambareesh and Lakshmi (actress), Lakshmi, along with Jagathy Sreekumar, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu and Hari (actor), Hari in support ...

(1982) *

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(1982) as Mansoor *

Koritharicha Naal ''Koritharicha Naal'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by T. K. K. Nambiar. The film stars Soman, Adoor Bhasi, Balan K. Nair, Jalaja and Kanakadurga in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arj ...

(1982) * Aasha (1982) as Boban * Premageethangal (1981)

Television

* Shankupushpam (

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) *

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(

) *Ammathottil (

) *Vikramadithyan (

) *Veluthakathreena/Kanalpoovu ( Kairali TV) *Summer in America ( Kairali TV) *Sathyameva Jayathe ( Surya TV) *Manasariyathe ( Surya TV)

References

External links

* *http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=3&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=S *http://www.mallumovies.org/artist/shanawas *http://www.malayalamcinema.com/star-details.php?member_id=339 *http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movieslist.php?a=6873
Shanawas at MSI
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