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