Known For
Acting
Born
Jul 19, 1941
Credits
179 titles
Nadeem
Biography
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
Filmography
Zarrar
Colonel Mustajab
Superstar
Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
Parey Hut Love
Faisal
Wajood
Azaadi
Azaad's Father
Chain Aye Na
Hijrat
The System
Pesh Imam
Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
Imam Deen
Bhai Log : All About Nation
Abba Bhai
Love Mein Ghum
Dr. Kanwal
Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga
Dr. Azeem
Pehla Pehla Pyar
Kyun Tumse Itna Pyar Hai
Tere Bin Jiya Na Jaye
Koi Tujh Sa Kahan
Lux Style Awards
Self
Dil Deewana Hai
Billi
Dil Main Chupa Kay Rakhna
Inteha
Dupatta Jal Raha Hai
Zor
Mohafiz
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
Kiran's Father
Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
Anchal
Raja Pakistani
Umar Mukhtar
DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
Karam Data
Hum Tumharay Hain
Shaukat
Aulad Ki Kasam
Mafia
Hawaein (The Wind)
Mummy
Jungle Ka Qanoon
Panah
Jo Darr Gaya Woh Marr Gaya
Afzal
Sargam (Melody)
Madam Rani
Jeeva
International Luterey
Zameen Aasman (1994)
Khandan
Qasam
Insaniyat
Rehmat Ali
Aroosa
Khuda Gawah
Chahat
Abdullah the Great