Nadeem
July 19, 1941 (85 years old) in
Nadeem Baig (born Mirza Nazeer Baig; July 19, 1941), best known by his screen name Nadeem (Urdu: ندیم ), is a legendary Pakistani actor, singer, and producer whose career spans over five decades. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures in South Asian cinema, he dominated Pakistani Urdu cinema during the 1970s and 1980s as its leading box-office hero. After starting as a playback singer, Baig made a star-making acting debut in the 1967 blockbuster Chakori. He went on to star in over 200 films, forming an iconic on-screen pairing with actress Shabnam in classic hits like Pehchan (1975) and the record-breaking romance Aina (1977). As cinema evolved, he transitioned smoothly into respected character roles, featuring in modern hits like Superstar (2019), Parey Hut Love (2019), and television dramas such as Ishq e Laa. A decorated veteran, Baig holds a record 16 Nigar Awards for Best Actor and was honored with the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Government of Pakistan in 1997.
Known For
Credits
- 2022 · Zarrar as Colonel Mustajab
- 2003 · Kundan as
- 2001 · Dil Deewana Hai as
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1997 · Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez as
- 1997 · Hum Tumharay Hain as Shaukat
- 1997 · Mafia as
- 1996 · Hawaein (The Wind) as
- 1995 · Sargam (Melody) as
- 1994 · Awargi as
- 1994 · Khandan as
- 1993 · Qasam as
- 1993 · Anhoni as Azeem
- 1992 · Mehbooba as Kamran
- 1992 · Khooni Sholay as
- 1991 · Watan Ke Rakhwale as
- 1991 · Zid as
- 1990 · Insaniyat Kay Dushman as Deputy Shehzad Khan
- 1990 · Gori Diyan Jhanjran as
- 1988 · Bazar-e-Husn as Tariq
- 1988 · Mukhra as Pohla
- 1987 · Badla as
- 1985 · Hum Sey Hai Zamana as
- 1984 · Lazawal as Buhadur
- 1984 · Yeh Kaise Hua? as
- 1982 · Angan as
- 1982 · Aahat as
- 1982 · Mian Biwi Razi as
- 1980 · Rishta as
- 1980 · Hum Dono as
- 1978 · Anmol Mohabbat as
- 1977 · Begunah as Guest Appearance
- 1977 · Pehli Nazar as
- 1977 · Gora Kala as
- 1977 · Ishq Ishq as
- 1977 · Mohabbat Ek Kahani as
- 1976 · Sachai as
- 1976 · Daman Ki Aag as
- 1976 · Koshish as
- 1975 · Anari as Farmoo
- 1975 · Saajan Rang Rangeela as Guest Appearance
- 1974 · Shama as
- 1974 · Intezar as
- 1974 · Sharafat as
- 1973 · Daman Aur Chingari as
- 1972 · Aao Pyar Karen as
- 1971 · Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan as
- 1971 · Jaltey Suraj Ke Nichey as
- 1969 · Anari 1969 as Jameel
- 1969 · Nazneen as Nadeem
- 1969 · Aneela as
- 1969 · Daag as Arshad
- 1968 · Main Kahan Manzil Kahan as
- 1967 · Chakori as Anu
- Future · Haseeno Ki Baraat as Guest Appearance
- Future · Mushkil as Guest Appearance
- 2019 · Superstar as Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
- 2019 · Parey Hut Love as Faisal
- 2018 · Wajood as
- 2018 · Azaadi as Azaad's Father
- 2017 · Chain Aye Na as
- 2016 · Hijrat as
- 2014 · The System as Pesh Imam
- 2013 · Main Hoon Shahid Afridi as Imam Deen
- 2011 · Bhai Log : All About Nation as Abba Bhai
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Dr. Kanwal
- 2008 · Khulay Aasman Kay Neechay as Younus Deewan
- 2007 · Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga as Dr. Azeem
- 2006 · Tarap as
- 2006 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as
- 2005 · Kyun Tumse Itna Pyar Hai as
- 2005 · Tere Bin Jiya Na Jaye as
- 2005 · Koi Tujh Sa Kahan as
- 2003 · Yeh Wadah Raha as
- 2002 · Lux Style Awards as Self
- 2000 · Billi as
- 2000 · Khuda Ke Chor as
- 1999 · Dil Main Chupa Kay Rakhna as
- 1999 · Inteha as
- 1998 · Sahib Jee as
- 1998 · Mohlat as
- 1998 · Dupatta Jal Raha Hai as
- 1998 · Deewarain as
- 1998 · Mohafiz as
- 1997 · Deewane Tere Pyar Ke as Kiran's Father
- 1997 · Aanchal as
- 1997 · Raja Pakistani as
- 1997 · Umar Mukhtar as DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
- 1997 · Karam Data as
- 1997 · Aulad Ki Kasam as
- 1997 · Najaiz as
- 1996 · Mummy as
- 1995 · Jungle Ka Qanoon as
- 1995 · Panah as
- 1995 · Jo Darr Gaya Woh Marr Gaya as Afzal
- 1995 · Madam Rani as
- 1995 · Jeeva as
- 1995 · Khazana as
- 1994 · Phool Aur Mali as
- 1994 · International Luterey as
- 1994 · Zameen Aasman (1994) as
- 1993 · Insaniyat as Rehmat Ali
- 1993 · Betaj Badshah as DSP Waqar
- 1993 · Aroosa as
- 1993 · Khuda Gawah as
- 1993 · Katwaal as
- 1992 · Khoon Ka Karz as
- 1992 · Chahat as
- 1992 · Abdullah the Great as
- 1992 · Pabandi as Bala/Iqbal
- 1992 · Shehzada as
- 1991 · Aandhi as
- 1991 · Daulat Key Pujari as
- 1990 · Ustadon Ke Ustad as
- 1990 · Leader as
- 1990 · Raja as
- 1990 · Aasmaan as
- 1990 · Bulandi as
- 1989 · Tees Maar Khan as
- 1989 · Barood Ki Chhaon Mein as
- 1989 · Taqat Ka Toofan as
- 1988 · Meri Adalat as
- 1987 · Love in London as
- 1987 · Choron Ki Baraat as
- 1987 · Kundan as
- 1986 · Faisla as Dilawar
- 1986 · Talash (1986) as Faraaz
- 1986 · Qatil Ki Talash as Jibran
- 1986 · Hesaab as
- 1985 · Zameen Aasmaan (1985) as
- 1985 · Naraaz as
- 1985 · Deewane Do as Mansoor
- 1985 · Parwana as
- 1985 · Hero as Guest Appearance
- 1984 · Khush Naseeb as
- 1984 · Basera as Akbar
- 1984 · Kamyabi as
- 1983 · Gumnaam as
- 1983 · Deewangi as
- 1983 · Dehleez as
- 1983 · Durdesh as Tony
- 1982 · Meharbani as
- 1982 · Thori Si Bewafai as
- 1982 · Aas Paas as
- 1982 · Khubsoorat as
- 1982 · Sangdil as
- 1981 · Watan as Guest Appearance
- 1981 · Qurbani as
- 1981 · Lajawab as
- 1980 · Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath as Shahid
- 1980 · Badalte Mausam as
- 1980 · Saima as Nawaab Bahadur
- 1980 · Mehal Mere Sapno Ka as
- 1980 · Bandish as
- 1979 · Dehshat as Guest Appearance
- 1979 · Do Rastey as
- 1979 · Pakeeza as Irfan
- 1978 · Zindagi as
- 1978 · Playboy as
- 1978 · Prince as
- 1978 · Mutthi Bhar Chawal as Mangla
- 1978 · Sharmeeli as
- 1978 · Amber as
- 1977 · Baray Mian Devaney as
- 1977 · Mohabbat Mar Nahi Sakti as
- 1977 · Roti, Kapra Aur Insaan as
- 1977 · Dard 1977 as
- 1977 · Sangam as
- 1977 · Aina as Nadeem
- 1976 · Jio Aur Jeene Do as Kareemo
- 1976 · Mohabbat Aur Mehngai as
- 1976 · Saiyyan Anari as
- 1976 · Do Aansoo as
- 1976 · Insan Aur Farishta as
- 1976 · Talash as
- 1975 · Zanjeer as
- 1975 · Umang as
- 1975 · Jab Jab Phool Khilay as Nadeem Mirza
- 1975 · Roshni as
- 1975 · Palki as
- 1975 · Pehchan as Jaanu
- 1975 · Dil Nasheen as
- 1975 · Moashra as Guest Appearance
- 1975 · Zeenat as Waqar
- 1975 · Haar Gaya Insaan as Arshad
- 1975 · Farz Aur Mamta as
- 1974 · Bahisht as
- 1974 · Do Tasveerain as
- 1974 · Bhool as
- 1974 · Miss Hippy as
- 1974 · Sawan Aaya Tum Nahi Aaye as
- 1974 · Phool Mere Gulshan Ka as Bhoola
- 1974 · Mitti Kay Putlay as
- 1974 · Dil Lagi as Raja
- 1974 · Samaj as
- 1974 · Do Badan as Nasir
- 1973 · Tera Gham Rahe Salamat as
- 1973 · Khushiya as Guest Appearance
- 1973 · Society as
- 1973 · Badal Aur Bijli as
- 1973 · Sehre Ke Phool as
- 1973 · Nadaan as Pohla
- 1972 · Ehsas as
- 1972 · Pazeb as
- 1972 · Mann Ki Jeet as
- 1972 · Suhag as
- 1972 · Angarey as
- 1971 · Aansoo (Tears) as
- 1971 · Parai Aag as
- 1970 · Chand Suraj as
- 1970 · Saughat as
- 1970 · Jale Na Kyoon Parwana as
- 1970 · Baazee as
- 1970 · Shama Aur Parwana as
- 1969 · Fasana-e-Dil as
- 1969 · Diya Aur Toofan as Guest Appearance
- 1968 · Parosi as
- 1968 · Kuli as
- 1968 · Behan Bhai as
- 1968 · Chand Aur Chandni as Anwar
- 1968 · Tum Mere Ho as
- 1968 · Sangdil as Anwar
- 1967 · Chotey Sahib as
- Future · Sikander as