Nadeem
Actor
- Born
- July 19, 1941 (age 85)
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.
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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
Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
August 23, 2013
Superstar
August 9, 2019
Bandish
January 11, 1980
Parey Hut Love
August 8, 2019
Jo Darr Gaya Woh Marr Gaya
August 4, 1995
Azaadi
June 15, 2018
The System
May 30, 2014
Chain Aye Na
August 11, 2017
Mutthi Bhar Chawal
June 16, 1978
Aina
March 17, 1977
Durdesh
March 31, 1983
Wajood
August 16, 2018
Acting223
- 2022Zarrar as Colonel Mustajab
- 2019Superstar as Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
- 2019Parey Hut Love as Faisal
- 2018Wajood
- 2018Azaadi as Azaad's Father
- 2017Chain Aye Na
- 2016Hijrat
- 2014The System as Pesh Imam
- 2013Main Hoon Shahid Afridi as Imam Deen
- 2011Bhai Log : All About Nation as Abba Bhai
- 2011