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
- 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
- 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
- 2002 · Lux Style Awards as Self
- 2001 · Dil Deewana Hai as
- 2000 · Billi as
- 2000 · Khuda Ke Chor as
- 1999 · Dil Main Chupa Kay Rakhna as
- 1999 · Inteha as
- 1998 · Mohlat as
- 1998 · Dupatta Jal Raha Hai as
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1998 · Mohafiz as
- 1997 · Deewane Tere Pyar Ke as Kiran's Father
- 1997 · Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez as
- 1997 · Anchal as
- 1997 · Raja Pakistani as
- 1997 · Umar Mukhtar as DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
- 1997 · Karam Data as
- 1997 · Hum Tumharay Hain as Shaukat
- 1997 · Aulad Ki Kasam as
- 1997 · Mafia as
- 1996 · Hawaein (The Wind) as
- 1996 · Mummy as
- 1995 · Jungle Ka Qanoon as
- 1995 · Panah as
- 1995 · Jo Darr Gaya Woh Marr Gaya as Afzal
- 1995 · Sargam (Melody) as
- 1995 · Madam Rani as
- 1995 · Jeeva as
- 1995 · Khazana 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
- 1992 · Chahat as
- 1992 · Abdullah the Great as
- 1991 · Watan Ke Rakhwale as
- 1991 · Zid as
- 1991 · Daulat Key Pujari as
- 1990 · Leader as
- 1990 · Aasmaan as
- 1990 · Raja as
- 1990 · Bulandi as
- 1990 · Insaniyat Kay Dushman as Deputy Shehzad Khan
- 1989 · Tees Maar Khan as
- 1989 · Barood Ki Chhaon Mein as
- 1989 · Taqat Ka Toofan as
- 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
- 1987 · Kundan as
- 1986 · Faisla as Dilawar
- 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 · Hum Sey Hai Zamana as
- 1985 · Hero as Guest Appearance
- 1984 · Lazawal as Buhadur
- 1984 · Khush Naseeb as
- 1984 · Basera as Akbar
- 1984 · Kamyabi as
- 1984 · Yeh Kaise Hua as
- 1983 · Gumnaam 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
- 1982 · Sangdil as
- 1981 · Watan as Guest Appearance
- 1981 · Qurbani 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
- 1980 · Bandish (The Bar) as
- 1979 · Pakeeza as Irfan
- 1978 · Anmol Mohabbat as
- 1978 · Zindagi as
- 1978 · Playboy as
- 1978 · Prince as
- 1978 · Mutthi Bhar Chawal as
- 1978 · Sharmeeli as
- 1978 · Amber as
- 1977 · Baray Mian Devaney as
- 1977 · Roti, Kapra Aur Insaan as
- 1977 · Pehli Nazar as
- 1977 · Dard 1977 as
- 1977 · Sangam as
- 1977 · Ishq Ishq as
- 1977 · Aina as Nadeem
- 1977 · Mohabbat Ek Kahani as
- 1976 · Mohabbat Aur Mehngai as
- 1976 · Saiyyan Anari as
- 1976 · Do Aansoo as
- 1976 · Sachai as
- 1976 · Koshish 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 · Anari as Farmoo
- 1975 · Pehchan as Jaanu
- 1975 · Dil Nasheen as
- 1975 · Zeenat as Waqar
- 1975 · Haar Gaya Insaan as Arshad
- 1975 · Farz Aur Mamta as
- 1974 · Shama as
- 1974 · Bahisht as
- 1974 · Bhool as
- 1974 · Miss Hippy as
- 1974 · Intezar as
- 1974 · Sharafat as
- 1974 · Phool Mere Gulshan Ka as Bhoola
- 1973 · Badal Aur Bijli as
- Future · Sikander as
- 1974 · Mitti Kay Putlay (Dolls of Clay) as
- 1974 · Dil Lagi as Raja
- 1974 · Samaj as
- 1974 · Do Badan as Nasir
- 1973 · Society as
- 1973 · Daman Aur Chingari as
- 1973 · Sehre Ke Phool as
- 1973 · Nadaan as Pohla
- 1972 · Ehsas as
- 1972 · Mann Ki Jeet as
- 1972 · Suhag 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 · Chand Suraj as
- 1970 · Saughat as
- 1970 · Jale Na Kyoon Parwana as
- 1970 · Baazee as
- 1970 · Shama Aur Parwana as
- 1969 · Nazneen as Nadeem
- 1969 · Diya Aur Toofan as Guest Appearance
- 1969 · Daagh as
- 1968 · Qulli as
- 1968 · Behan Bhai as
- 1968 · Chand Aur Chandni as Anwar
- Future · Talash (1986) as
- Future · Najaiz as
- 1968 · Tum Mere Ho as
- 1968 · Sangdil as Anwar
- 1967 · Chotey Sahib as
- 1967 · Chakori as Anu
- Future · Main Kahan Manzil Kahan as
- Future · Parosi as