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
- 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
- 1997 · Umar Mukhtar as DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
- 1997 · Najaiz as
- 1995 · Khazana 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 · Raja as
- 1990 · Gori Diyan Jhanjran as
- 1986 · Talash (1986) as Faraaz
- 1980 · Bandish as
- 1979 · Dehshat as Guest Appearance
- 1979 · Do Rastey 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 · Shama as
- 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 · Diya Aur Toofan as Guest Appearance
- 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
- 2018 · Wajood as
- 2018 · Azaadi as Azaad's Father
- 2016 · Hijrat as
- 2013 · Main Hoon Shahid Afridi as Imam Deen
- 2000 · Billi as
- 2000 · Khuda Ke Chor as
- 1997 · Deewane Tere Pyar Ke as Kiran's Father
- 1997 · Karam Data as
- 1997 · Hum Tumharay Hain as Shaukat
- 1996 · Mummy as
- 1995 · Panah as
- 1992 · Chahat as
- 1992 · Abdullah the Great as
- 1990 · Leader as
- 1990 · Aasmaan as
- 1990 · Insaniyat Kay Dushman as Deputy Shehzad Khan
- 1989 · Tees Maar Khan as
- 1988 · Bazar-e-Husn as Tariq
- 1988 · Meri Adalat as
- 1987 · Badla as
- 1987 · Kundan as
- 1986 · Faisla as Dilawar
- 1985 · Zameen Aasmaan (1985) as
- 1985 · Naraaz as
- 1985 · Deewane Do as Mansoor
- 1985 · Hum Sey Hai Zamana as
- 1985 · Hero as Guest Appearance
- 1984 · Lazawal as Buhadur
- 1983 · Gumnaam as
- 1983 · Dehleez as
- 1982 · Thori Si Bewafai as
- 1982 · Aas Paas as
- 1980 · Rishta as
- 1980 · Mehal Mere Sapno Ka as
- 1978 · Zindagi as
- 1978 · Prince as
- 1978 · Amber as
- 1977 · Dard 1977 as
- 1977 · Sangam as
- 1977 · Ishq Ishq as
- 1976 · Sachai as
- 1975 · Anari as Farmoo
- 1975 · Pehchan as Jaanu
- 1975 · Dil Nasheen as
- 1975 · Zeenat as Waqar
- 1974 · Bahisht as
- 1974 · Intezar as
- 1974 · Dil Lagi as Raja
- 1973 · Sehre Ke Phool as
- 1973 · Nadaan as Pohla
- 1972 · Angarey as
- Future · Sikander as
- Future · Haseeno Ki Baraat as Guest Appearance
- 2022 · Zarrar as Colonel Mustajab
- 2019 · Superstar as Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
- 2019 · Parey Hut Love as Faisal
- 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
- 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
- 2001 · Dil Deewana Hai as
- 1999 · Dil Main Chupa Kay Rakhna as
- 1999 · Inteha as
- 1998 · Dupatta Jal Raha Hai as
- 1998 · Deewarain as
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1998 · Mohafiz as
- 1997 · Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez as
- 1997 · Aanchal as
- 1997 · Raja Pakistani as
- 1997 · Aulad Ki Kasam as
- 1997 · Mafia 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 · Madam Rani as
- 1995 · Jeeva as
- 1994 · International Luterey as
- 1994 · Zameen Aasman (1994) as
- 1994 · Khandan as
- 1993 · Qasam as
- 1993 · Insaniyat as Rehmat Ali
- 1993 · Aroosa as
- 1993 · Khuda Gawah as
- 1991 · Watan Ke Rakhwale as
- 1991 · Zid as
- 1991 · Daulat Key Pujari as
- 1990 · Bulandi as
- 1989 · Barood Ki Chhaon Mein as
- 1989 · Taqat Ka Toofan as
- 1988 · Mukhra as Pohla
- 1987 · Love in London as
- 1987 · Choron Ki Baraat as
- 1986 · Qatil Ki Talash as Jibran
- 1986 · Hesaab as
- 1985 · Parwana as
- 1984 · Khush Naseeb as
- 1984 · Basera as Akbar
- 1984 · Kamyabi as
- 1984 · Yeh Kaise Hua? as
- 1983 · Deewangi as
- 1983 · Durdesh as Tony
- 1982 · Meharbani as
- 1982 · Angan as
- 1982 · Aahat as
- 1982 · Mian Biwi Razi 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 · Hum Dono as
- 1979 · Pakeeza as Irfan
- 1978 · Anmol Mohabbat as
- 1978 · Playboy as
- 1978 · Mutthi Bhar Chawal as Mangla
- 1978 · Sharmeeli as
- 1977 · Baray Mian Devaney as
- 1977 · Roti, Kapra Aur Insaan as
- 1977 · Pehli Nazar as
- 1977 · Aina as Nadeem
- 1977 · Mohabbat Ek Kahani as
- 1976 · Mohabbat Aur Mehngai as
- 1976 · Saiyyan Anari as
- 1976 · Do Aansoo as
- 1976 · Koshish as
- 1976 · Insan Aur Farishta as
- 1975 · Zanjeer as
- 1975 · Umang as
- 1975 · Jab Jab Phool Khilay as Nadeem Mirza
- 1975 · Roshni as
- 1975 · Palki as
- 1975 · Haar Gaya Insaan as Arshad
- 1975 · Farz Aur Mamta as
- 1974 · Bhool as
- 1974 · Miss Hippy as
- 1974 · Sharafat as
- 1974 · Phool Mere Gulshan Ka as Bhoola
- 1974 · Mitti Kay Putlay as
- 1974 · Samaj as
- 1974 · Do Badan as Nasir
- 1973 · Society as
- 1973 · Daman Aur Chingari as
- 1973 · Badal Aur Bijli as
- 1972 · Ehsas as
- 1972 · Mann Ki Jeet as
- 1972 · Aao Pyar Karen as
- 1971 · Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan as
- 1971 · Jaltey Suraj Ke Nichey as
- 1971 · Aansoo (Tears) as
- 1970 · Chand Suraj as
- 1970 · Saughat as
- 1970 · Jale Na Kyoon Parwana as
- 1970 · Baazee as
- 1969 · Nazneen as Nadeem
- 1968 · Chand Aur Chandni as Anwar
- 1968 · Sangdil as Anwar
- 1967 · Chakori as Anu