Prem Nawas (born Abdul Wahab) was an Indian actor and producer in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an 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, ''Elippathayam' ...

, and the younger brother of Malayalam cinema 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 ...

. His parents were Shahul Hameed and Asmabeevi. He lost his mother at a very young age, and his father remarried. He moved to

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, before his brother, in search of a film career. He debuted as the hero of ''Koodapirappu'' in 1956. He was the hero in the first colour film made in Malayalam, ''

Kandam Becha Kottu ''Kandam Becha Kottu'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed and produced by T. R. Sundaram under the banner of Modern Theatres. It stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prem Nawas in the lead roles, along with T. S. Muthaiah ...

''. He also played an important role in the blockbuster 1974 film ''Nellu'', directed by Ramu Kariyattu. When he found he could not succeed as well as his brother as an actor, he turned to producing films. He produced the award-winning blockbuster ''

Agniputhri Agniputhri is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director), M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Prem Navas. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, T. R. Omana and T. S. Muthaiah. The film had musical score and songs co ...

'' (1967), starring his brother and

Sheela Sheela Ravichandran (Born 22 March 1945) is an Indian actress and director who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Paired with Prem Nazir, they hold the Guinness World Record for acting in the largest number of films (130) together as h ...

, the evergreen pair of Malayalam cinema. His son Prem Kishore was an actor as well, and appeared in two Malayalam films, ''Vacation'' and ''Thaskara Puthran''. Prem Nawas died in a train accident in

on March 27, 1992, at age 60.

Filmography

As an actor

* ''Prem Nazeerine Kaanmanilla'' (1983) * ''Poojakkedukkaatha Pookkal'' (1977) as Maniswami * ''Vrindavanam'' (1975) * ''

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'' (1974) as Jayan * '' Nellu'' (1974) * '' Thottavadi'' (1973) as Pulluvan * ''

Preethi ''Preethi'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by William Thomas. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Prem Navas and Baby Shabnam. The film's score was composed by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Madhu *Sheela *Prem Navas *Baby Shabnam *Bahadoor * ...

'' (1972) * ''

Manpeda ''Manpeda'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. M. A. Azeez and produced by Bahadoor. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jesey, T. S. Muthaiah and Prem Navas in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast *Jayabharat ...

'' (1971) * ''Yogamullaval'' (1971) * ''Anaadha Shilpangal'' (1971) as Jagadeeshan * ''Kaarthika'' (1968) as Prabhakaran * ''

Kadathukaran ''Kadathukaran'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Balasubrahmaniam. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast ...

'' (1965) as SI Mukundan * ''Subaida'' (1965) as Salim * '' Ammu'' (1965) * ''Sree Guruvayoorappan'' (1964) as Mahavishnu * ''

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'' (1964) as Sudhakaran * '' Veluthambi Dalawa'' (1962) * ''

Shree Rama Pattabhishekam ''Sreeraama Pattaabhishekam'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. K. Ramu and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vasanthi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prem Nawas. The film had ...

'' (1962) * '' Kalpadukal'' (1962) * ''

'' (1961) as Ummer * ''

Arappavan ''Arappavan'' is a 1961 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by K. Kumar. The film stars Sathyan, KPAC Sulochana, Kedamangalam Sadanandan and Pattom Sadan. The film had musical score by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar. ...

'' (1961) as Bhasi * ''Sthreehridayam'' (1960) * ''Naadodikal'' (1959) * ''Koodappirappu'' (1956)

As a producer

* ''

'' (1967) * '' Neethi'' (1971) * ''Thulaavarsham'' (1976) * ''Poojakkedukkaatha Pookkal'' (1977) * ''Keni'' (1982)

References

* http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=2775 * http://imprintsonindianfilmscreen.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/prem-nawas.html

External links

*
Prem Nawas at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nawas, Prem Indian male film actors Male actors from Thiruvananthapuram Male actors in Malayalam cinema 1932 births 1992 deaths Railway accident deaths in India 20th-century Indian male actors Malayalam film producers Film producers from Kerala