Nadeem
Born: 1941-07-19
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2022
- Zarrar as Colonel Mustajab
2019
- Parey Hut Love as Faisal
- Superstar as Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
2017
2016
2014
- The System as Pesh Imam
2013
- Main Hoon Shahid Afridi as Imam Deen
2011
- Love Mein Ghum as Dr. Kanwal
- Bhai Log : All About Nation as Abba Bhai
2008
- Khulay Aasman Kay Neechay as Younus Deewan
2007
- Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga as Dr. Azeem
2006
2003
2002
- Lux Style Awards as Self
2001
2000
1997
- Najaiz
- Deewane Tere Pyar Ke as Kiran's Father
- Aulad Ki Kasam
- Umar Mukhtar as DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
- Aanchal
- Karam Data
- Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
- Hum Tumharay Hain as Shaukat
- Raja Pakistani
- Mafia
1996
1995
1993
- Betaj Badshah as DSP Waqar
- Insaniyat as Rehmat Ali
- Khuda Gawah
- Anhoni as Azeem
- Aroosa
- Katwaal
- Qasam
1992
- Shehzada
- Abdullah the Great
- Mehbooba as Kamran
- Pabandi as Bala/Iqbal
- Khooni Sholay
- Khoon Ka Karz
- Chahat
1990
- Raja
- Aasmaan
- Ustadon Ke Ustad
- Gori Diyan Jhanjran
- Insaniyat Kay Dushman as Deputy Shehzad Khan
- Leader
- Bulandi
1988
- Meri Adalat
- Mukhra as Pohla
- Bazar-e-Husn as Tariq
1986
- Talash (1986) as Faraaz
- Faisla as Dilawar
- Hesaab
- Qatil Ki Talash as Jibran
1985
- Parwana
- Hero as Guest Appearance
- Naraaz
- Zameen Aasmaan (1985)
- Deewane Do as Mansoor
- Hum Sey Hai Zamana
1984
- Lazawal as Buhadur
- Kamyabi
- Khush Naseeb
- Yeh Kaise Hua?
- Basera as Akbar
1980
- Saima as Nawaab Bahadur
- Badalte Mausam
- Bandish
- Mehal Mere Sapno Ka
- Rishta
- Hum Dono
- Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath as Shahid
1978
1977
- Mohabbat Mar Nahi Sakti
- Roti, Kapra Aur Insaan
- Begunah as Guest Appearance
- Dard 1977
- Gora Kala
- Aina as Nadeem
- Pehli Nazar
- Mohabbat Ek Kahani
- Baray Mian Devaney
- Ishq Ishq
- Sangam
1976
1975
- Saajan Rang Rangeela as Guest Appearance
- Roshni
- Moashra as Guest Appearance
- Umang
- Pehchan as Jaanu
- Zanjeer
- Jab Jab Phool Khilay as Nadeem Mirza
- Palki
- Dil Nasheen
- Anari as Farmoo
- Haar Gaya Insaan as Arshad
- Zeenat as Waqar
- Farz Aur Mamta
1974
- Do Tasveerain
- Miss Hippy
- Sharafat
- Shama
- Intezar
- Do Badan as Nasir
- Samaj
- Phool Mere Gulshan Ka as Bhoola
- Bahisht
- Sawan Aaya Tum Nahi Aaye
- Mitti Kay Putlay
- Bhool
- Dil Lagi as Raja
1973
- Society
- Tera Gham Rahe Salamat
- Khushiya as Guest Appearance
- Daman Aur Chingari
- Sehre Ke Phool
- Nadaan as Pohla
- Badal Aur Bijli
1969
- Fasana-e-Dil
- Anari 1969 as Jameel
- Aneela
- Diya Aur Toofan as Guest Appearance
- Nazneen as Nadeem
- Daag as Arshad
1968
- Sangdil as Anwar
- Tum Mere Ho
- Behan Bhai
- Kuli
- Main Kahan Manzil Kahan
- Parosi
- Chand Aur Chandni as Anwar
1967
- Chotey Sahib
- Chakori as Anu