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
2002
- Lux Style Awards as Self
2001
2000
1997
- Umar Mukhtar as DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
- Anchal
- Karam Data
- Mafia
- Raja Pakistani
- Deewane Tere Pyar Ke as Kiran's Father
- Aulad Ki Kasam
- Hum Tumharay Hain as Shaukat
- Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
1996
1995
1993
- Aroosa
- Insaniyat as Rehmat Ali
- Qasam
- Khuda Gawah
1992
- Chahat
- Khooni Sholay
- Pabandi as Bala/Iqbal
- Abdullah the Great
- Khoon Ka Karz
1990
- Leader
- Raja
- Gori Diyan Jhanjran
- Aasmaan
- Insaniyat Kay Dushman as Deputy Shehzad Khan
- Bulandi
1988
- Mukhra as Pohla
- Meri Adalat
- Bazar-e-Husn as Tariq
1986
- Faisla as Dilawar
- Hesaab
- Qatil Ki Talash as Jibran
1985
- Zameen Aasmaan (1985)
- Deewane Do as Mansoor
- Hero as Guest Appearance
- Hum Sey Hai Zamana
- Naraaz
- Parwana
1984
- Kamyabi
- Basera as Akbar
- Lazawal as Buhadur
- Khush Naseeb
- Yeh Kaise Hua?
1980
- Saima as Nawaab Bahadur
- Bandish
- Rishta
- Badalte Mausam
- Hum Dono
- Mehal Mere Sapno Ka
- Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath as Shahid
1978
1977
1976
1975
- Umang
- Roshni
- Palki
- Dil Nasheen
- Zanjeer
- Pehchan as Jaanu
- Jab Jab Phool Khilay as Nadeem Mirza
- Anari as Farmoo
- Zeenat as Waqar
- Farz Aur Mamta
- Haar Gaya Insaan as Arshad
1974
- Miss Hippy
- Intezar
- Samaj
- Do Tasveerain
- Bahisht
- Bhool
- Sawan Aaya Tum Nahi Aaye
- Mitti Kay Putlay
- Dil Lagi as Raja
- Phool Mere Gulshan Ka as Bhoola
- Do Badan as Nasir
- Sharafat
- Shama
1973
1969
- Fasana-e-Dil
- Anari 1969 as Jameel
- Aneela
- Daagh
- Nazneen as Nadeem
- Diya Aur Toofan as Guest Appearance
1968
- Kuli
- Main Kahan Manzil Kahan
- Parosi
- Behan Bhai
- Sangdil as Anwar
- Tum Mere Ho
- Chand Aur Chandni as Anwar
1967
- Chotey Sahib
- Chakori as Anu