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