Nadeem
July 19, 1941 (85 years old) in null
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
- 2019 · Parey Hut Love as Faisal
- 2018 · Wajood as
- 2013 · Main Hoon Shahid Afridi as Imam Deen
- 2006 · Tarap as
- 2005 · Kyun Tumse Itna Pyar Hai as
- 2003 · Yeh Wadah Raha as
- 2002 · Lux Style Awards as Self
- 2000 · Khuda Ke Chor as
- 1999 · Dil Main Chupa Kay Rakhna 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 · 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
- 1995 · Panah as
- 1995 · Madam Rani as
- Future · Mushkil as Guest Appearance
- 2018 · Azaadi as Azaad's Father
- 2017 · Chain Aye Na as
- 2016 · Hijrat as
- 2008 · Khulay Aasman Kay Neechay as Younus Deewan
- 2007 · Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga as Dr. Azeem
- 2005 · Koi Tujh Sa Kahan as
- 2003 · Kundan as
- 2000 · Billi as
- Future · Sikander as
- 2001 · Dil Deewana Hai as
- 1998 · Sahib Jee as
- 1998 · Mohlat as
- 1997 · Deewane Tere Pyar Ke as Kiran's Father
- 1997 · Najaiz as
- 1996 · Mummy as
- 1995 · Jo Darr Gaya Woh Marr Gaya as Afzal
- 1995 · Sargam (Melody) as
- 1995 · Khazana as
- 1994 · Zameen Aasman (1994) as
- 1994 · Awargi as
- 1994 · Khandan as
- 1993 · Anhoni as Azeem
- 1993 · Insaniyat as Rehmat Ali
- 1993 · Betaj Badshah as DSP Waqar
- 1993 · Aroosa as
- 1993 · Khuda Gawah as
- 1993 · Katwaal as
- 1992 · Mehbooba as Kamran
- 1992 · Chahat as
- 1992 · Abdullah the Great as
- 1992 · Pabandi as Bala/Iqbal
- 1992 · Shehzada as
- 1992 · Khooni Sholay as
- 1991 · Aandhi as
- 1991 · Watan Ke Rakhwale as
- 1991 · Daulat Key Pujari as
- 1990 · Ustadon Ke Ustad as
- 1990 · Raja as
- 1990 · Aasmaan as
- 1990 · Insaniyat Kay Dushman as Deputy Shehzad Khan
- 1990 · Gori Diyan Jhanjran as
- 1989 · Tees Maar Khan as
- 1989 · Barood Ki Chhaon Mein as
- 1989 · Taqat Ka Toofan as
- 1988 · Mukhra as Pohla
- 1988 · Meri Adalat as
- 1987 · Badla as
- 1987 · Kundan as
- 1986 · Faisla as Dilawar
- 1986 · Talash (1986) as Faraaz
- 1986 · Qatil Ki Talash as Jibran
- 1986 · Hesaab as
- 1985 · Zameen Aasmaan (1985) as
- 1985 · Naraaz as
- 1985 · Parwana as
- 1985 · Hero as Guest Appearance
- 1984 · Lazawal as Buhadur
- 1984 · Khush Naseeb as
- 1984 · Kamyabi as
- 1983 · Gumnaam as
- 1983 · Deewangi as
- 1983 · Dehleez as
- 1982 · Meharbani as
- 1982 · Angan as
- 1982 · Sangdil as
- 1981 · Qurbani as
- 1981 · Lajawab as
- 1980 · Rishta as
- 1980 · Badalte Mausam as
- 1980 · Saima as Nawaab Bahadur
- 1980 · Mehal Mere Sapno Ka as
- 1980 · Bandish as
- 1979 · Do Rastey as
- 1979 · Pakeeza as Irfan
- 1978 · Zindagi as
- 1978 · Playboy as
- 1978 · Prince as
- 1978 · Sharmeeli as
- 1977 · Mohabbat Mar Nahi Sakti as
- 1977 · Baray Mian Devaney as
- 1977 · Roti, Kapra Aur Insaan as
- 1977 · Begunah as Guest Appearance
- 1977 · Pehli Nazar as
- 1977 · Dard 1977 as
- 1977 · Gora Kala as
- 1977 · Sangam as
- 1977 · Ishq Ishq as
- 1977 · Aina as Nadeem
- 1977 · Mohabbat Ek Kahani as
- 1976 · Jio Aur Jeene Do as Kareemo
- 1976 · Saiyyan Anari as
- 1976 · Do Aansoo as
- 1976 · Sachai as
- 1976 · Daman Ki Aag as
- 1976 · Koshish as
- 1976 · Insan Aur Farishta as
- 1976 · Talash as
- 1975 · Zanjeer as
- 1975 · Umang as
- 1975 · Roshni as
- 1975 · Palki as
- 1975 · Pehchan as Jaanu
- 1975 · Moashra as Guest Appearance
- 1975 · Farz Aur Mamta as
- 1975 · Saajan Rang Rangeela as Guest Appearance
- 1974 · Shama as
- 1974 · Do Tasveerain as
- 1974 · Bahisht as
- 1974 · Bhool as
- 1974 · Miss Hippy as
- 1974 · Intezar as
- 1974 · Sharafat as
- 1974 · Sawan Aaya Tum Nahi Aaye as
- 1974 · Mitti Kay Putlay as
- 1974 · Do Badan as Nasir
- 1974 · Samaj as
- 1973 · Tera Gham Rahe Salamat as
- 1973 · Khushiya as Guest Appearance
- 1973 · Society as
- 1973 · Daman Aur Chingari as
- 1973 · Sehre Ke Phool as
- 1972 · Ehsas as
- 1972 · Pazeb as
- 1972 · Suhag as
- 1972 · Angarey as
- 1972 · Aao Pyar Karen as
- 1971 · Jaltey Suraj Ke Nichey as
- 1971 · Aansoo (Tears) as
- 1971 · Parai Aag as
- 1970 · Saughat as
- 1970 · Jale Na Kyoon Parwana as
- 1970 · Shama Aur Parwana as
- 1969 · Anari 1969 as Jameel
- 1969 · Nazneen as Nadeem
- 1969 · Fasana-e-Dil as
- 1969 · Diya Aur Toofan as Guest Appearance
- 1969 · Aneela as
- 1968 · Behan Bhai as
- 1968 · Main Kahan Manzil Kahan as
- 1968 · Tum Mere Ho as
- 1967 · Chotey Sahib as
- Future · Haseeno Ki Baraat 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 · Tere Bin Jiya Na Jaye as
- 1999 · Inteha as
- 1995 · Jungle Ka Qanoon as
- 1995 · Jeeva as
- 1994 · Phool Aur Mali as
- 1994 · International Luterey as
- 1993 · Qasam as
- 1992 · Khoon Ka Karz as
- 1991 · Zid as
- 1990 · Leader as
- 1990 · Bulandi as
- 1988 · Bazar-e-Husn as Tariq
- 1987 · Love in London as
- 1987 · Choron Ki Baraat as
- 1985 · Deewane Do as Mansoor
- 1985 · Hum Sey Hai Zamana as
- 1984 · Basera as Akbar
- 1984 · Yeh Kaise Hua? as
- 1983 · Durdesh as Tony
- 1982 · Thori Si Bewafai as
- 1982 · Aas Paas as
- 1982 · Aahat as
- 1982 · Mian Biwi Razi as
- 1982 · Khubsoorat as
- 1981 · Watan as Guest Appearance
- 1980 · Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath as Shahid
- 1980 · Hum Dono as
- 1979 · Dehshat as Guest Appearance
- 1978 · Anmol Mohabbat as
- 1978 · Mutthi Bhar Chawal as Mangla
- 1978 · Amber as
- 1976 · Mohabbat Aur Mehngai as
- 1975 · Jab Jab Phool Khilay as Nadeem Mirza
- 1975 · Anari as Farmoo
- 1975 · Dil Nasheen as
- 1975 · Zeenat as Waqar
- 1975 · Haar Gaya Insaan as Arshad
- 1974 · Phool Mere Gulshan Ka as Bhoola
- 1974 · Dil Lagi as Raja
- 1973 · Badal Aur Bijli as
- 1973 · Nadaan as Pohla
- 1972 · Mann Ki Jeet as
- 1971 · Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan as
- 1970 · Chand Suraj as
- 1970 · Baazee as
- 1969 · Daag as Arshad
- 1968 · Parosi as
- 1968 · Kuli as
- 1968 · Chand Aur Chandni as Anwar
- 1968 · Sangdil as Anwar
- 1967 · Chakori as Anu